POSH & WORKPLACE COMPLIANCE
POSH & Workplace Compliance
A functioning POSH framework involves more than maintaining a policy document. Organisations should consider governance, awareness, complaint handling, inquiry processes and records.
PRACTICE AREA
POSH Compliance — Practical Overview
POSH-related assistance including policy drafting, Internal Committee training, employee sensitisation and review of workplace compliance processes.
Professional assistance is considered on the basis of the facts, documents, applicable law and stage of the matter. The information on this page is intended to help readers understand the general scope of this practice area.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
General information only. The answer to a particular legal issue depends on its facts and applicable law.
What should an organisation review under POSH?
The applicable workplace framework, Internal Committee requirements, policy, awareness measures, complaint-handling process, inquiry procedure and records should be reviewed.
Why is employee sensitisation important?
Awareness helps employees understand workplace standards, reporting mechanisms and the organisation’s process for handling complaints.
Should POSH records be handled carefully?
Yes. Complaints and inquiry-related material can involve sensitive information and should be handled with appropriate confidentiality and procedural care.