About the course:

Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) is a critical aspect of ensuring a safe and respectful workplace environment.

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) was enacted to prevent and address instances of sexual harassment in the workplace. This course will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to identify, prevent, and address situations involving sexual harassment effectively. It aims to promote a workplace culture that upholds dignity, respect, and accountability.

EY’s Forensic & Integrity Services practice has supported various clients in managing their POSH programs effectively by providing guidance on prevention, detection, and training of employees to mitigate risks related to workplace harassment.

Leveraging our experience and understanding of best practices, this training program has been designed by in-house industry professionals to enhance your understanding of POSH compliance requirements.

Course benefits:

• Understanding key concepts related to sexual harassment in the workplace
• Awareness of rights, responsibilities, and preventive measures under the POSH Act
• Guidance on handling and reporting incidents of harassment through appropriate channels
• Knowledge assessment to validate understanding

Who should take this course:

• Compliance and ethics professionals
• HR professionals and managers
• Employees across all functions

Course coverage

This Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) training program covers the following aspects:

• Introduction to concepts of what constitutes a workplace, workplace harassment, sexual harassment and difference between workplace and sexual harassment
• Overview of the POSH Act, 2013, and expected conduct at workplace  
• Understanding about complaints procedure, complaint channels and possible consequences of raising complaints
• Guidance on handling complaints and ensuring fair investigation
• Case studies, interactive exercises, and ethical scenarios to reinforce learning

Terms and Conditions

Please note the following terms and conditions for taking this course:

• This course does not include exhaustive content on the POSH Act or related topics.
• The content is relevant to India only; hence, learners from India are eligible to take this course.
• This course is designed to share knowledge about Prevention of Sexual Harassment, but cannot be deemed as a certification
• Please refer to the POSH Act, your organization’s internal policies, or seek professional guidance before taking any action.
• This course is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or legal advice in any form or manner.
• The course content is intended to provide general guidance and is not intended to address the specific circumstances of any individual or entity.
• While every attempt is made to ensure that the information is accurate and up to date, it should not be regarded as comprehensive, exhaustive, or sufficient for decision-making.
• The case studies, videos, and questions included are hypothetical in nature, and any resemblance to real-life events is purely coincidental.
• All titles and intellectual property rights of this course are owned by Ernst & Young LLP, India (“EY”). All such rights are reserved, remain vested in EY, and are not being transferred in any manner. EY does not accept any liability or responsibility for any actions taken based on the information provided in this course.
• No portion of this course content may be reproduced in any form, in whole or in part, for any purpose without prior written permission of EY.
• No part of the course content shall be stored in any form, including electronic knowledge bases or data retrieval systems, without prior written permission from EY.
• For customization or usage of this material, please send an email with the details of your requirement to EYelearning.forensics@in.ey.com
• Please do not proceed with the course if the above terms and conditions are not acceptable.