POSH

In 2026, our office is no longer just a building. It is a series of Slack channels, Zoom calls, and WhatsApp groups. While this makes work faster, it also creates a new challenge like Digital Sexual Harassment. Many people still think harassment only happens in person. They think, If I didn’t touch anyone, it isn’t a PoSH issue. While all this is happening, the law has changed....

So, you’ve got a brilliant idea, a small team, and you’re working late every night to make your startup a success. You are thinking about your product, finding investors, and growing fast. While all this is happening, someone mentions PoSH training, and you might think: PoSH? For us? We are a tiny team. We are like family!  It is a very common thought. Many startups think the Prevention of...

Let’s address the elephant in the room immediately: Filing a sexual harassment complaint is scary.  It doesn’t matter how “approachable” a company claims to be. The moment an employee decides to speak up about harassment, a hundred questions race through their mind: Will people believe me? Will I lose my job? Will everyone in the office gossip about this?  At Kelp, we have seen...

While India has made considerable progress in legislating against harassment, particularly towards women, a glaring omission remains: protection for men. Let’s explore what legal safeguards exist, where the gaps lie, and how both systemic reform and organisational care can change this narrative. 1. Current Legal Protections IPC Section 377 & POCSO Act Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code...

Workplaces thrive when people feel safe, respected, and included. Yet, for many employees, concerns about harassment remain a barrier to their sense of security at work. This is where PoSH awareness training becomes critical. It’s not just about legal compliance, it’s about building a culture of dignity and equality where everyone can do their best work. In this blog, we’ll walk through what...

“He said, she said.” It’s a phrase that often gets thrown around in the context of sexual harassment complaints under the POSH Act, 2013. These situations where there are no witnesses and both parties present conflicting versions are often seen as the toughest to handle. But they don’t have to be. As a POSH Subject Matter Expert, I’ve trained Internal Committees (ICs) across industries, and...

The healthcare system not only plays a critical role in supporting sexual assault victims but also bears the responsibility of creating a safe and secure environment for both patients and healthcare providers. However, significant systemic gaps and challenges hinder the ability of healthcare facilities to deliver consistent and effective care. The most recent comprehensive assessment of...

Delivering effective PoSH workshops is crucial for creating a safe and respectful workplace. The Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act, 2013, mandates that all employers provide regular training to ensure compliance and foster a culture of respect among employees.

In 2013, India passed the PoSH Act, a paradigm-changing law to create safe workplaces for women and their empowerment. The PoSH Act is not merely a set of laws but a sincere undertaking to cultivate a work environment where all employees can carry out their duties without apprehension of harassment. This becomes extremely pertinent in the corporate world today, wherein the well-being of...