POSH - Prevention of Sexual Harassment At Workplace Course Overview

Certainly! Here are the minimum required prerequisites for successfully undertaking the POSH - Prevention of Sexual Harassment At Workplace course:

• Familiarity with basic workplace ethics and conduct.
• Understanding of the importance of a respectful and safe work environment for all employees.
• Openness to learning about legal frameworks and guidelines related to workplace behavior.
• No prior legal knowledge is required, but an interest in learning about laws pertaining to sexual harassment is beneficial.
• Basic comprehension skills to engage with case studies and hypothetical workplace scenarios.
• Willingness to participate in discussions and analyses of sensitive topics in a professional manner.
• Ability to approach the course content with maturity and a commitment to promoting a harassment-free workplace.

These prerequisites are designed to ensure that participants can fully engage with the course material and apply the knowledge in their respective work environments.

Target Audience for POSH - Prevention of Sexual Harassment At Workplace

1. The POSH course educates professionals on law, prevention, and redressal of sexual harassment in the workplace.

   
   

2. Target Audience for the POSH Course:

   
   

• Human Resource Managers
• Compliance Officers
• Employee Relations Specialists
• Legal Advisors/Corporate Lawyers
• Internal Committee (IC) Members
• Company Executives and Senior Management
• Team Leaders and Supervisors
• Employee Welfare Officers
• Organizational Development Professionals
• Diversity and Inclusion Managers
• Policy Makers and Strategists
• Corporate Trainers and Educators
• Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
• Government and Public Sector Officials
• NGO and Social Workers involved in Workplace Rights
• Educators and Administrators in Academic Institutions

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this POSH - Prevention of Sexual Harassment At Workplace?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes:

The POSH course empowers participants with a comprehensive understanding of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the workplace, including legal frameworks, prevention strategies, and redressal mechanisms.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Grasp the essence of the POSH Act, its scope, and the core purpose of prevention, protection, and redressal of sexual harassment at the workplace.
• Understand who qualifies as an 'Employee' and the definition of a 'Workplace' under the POSH Act.
• Learn the legal definition of Sexual Harassment and recognize the different types such as Hostile Environment and Quid Pro Quo.
• Identify who is considered an 'Aggrieved' woman in the context of sexual harassment.
• Differentiate between welcome and unwelcome behavior, understanding its impact on both personal and professional levels.
• Analyze real-world examples and case studies like Bhanwari Devi to understand the nuances and application of the POSH Act.
• Recognize the implications of consensual relationships in the workplace and how they are viewed under the POSH Act.
• Learn the rights of both the complainant and respondent, and the processes involved in raising a complaint.
• Understand the company's policies on prevention and protection against sexual harassment, including the critical timelines for redressal processes.
• Equip with the knowledge to contribute to a safe workplace environment by being aware of the rights, responsibilities, and resources available to address issues of sexual harassment.