POSH Reporting in India: What Employees and Employers Need to Know in 2026

Understand POSH reporting in India, employee awareness, Internal Committee responsibilities, POSH training and key workplace safety practices in 2026.

9/22/20261 min read

What is the POSH Act?

The Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (POSH) Act, 2013 provides a legal framework for preventing and addressing sexual harassment of women at the workplace.

Why is POSH training important?

Employees should understand what sexual harassment means, what behaviour may be inappropriate, how concerns can be reported, who the Internal Committee members are, and why confidentiality and a fair process matter.

· Explain the organisation's POSH policy in simple language.

· Make employees aware of the reporting mechanism.

· Train Internal Committee members on their responsibilities.

· Maintain appropriate training and compliance records.

· Review POSH processes periodically instead of treating compliance as a one-time activity.

What should companies check for POSH compliance?

· POSH policy and communication

· Constitution and functioning of the Internal Committee

· Employee awareness and sensitisation

· IC member training

· Complaint and reporting mechanism

· Confidentiality and documentation practices

· Applicable annual reporting requirements

· Periodic POSH compliance review or audit

Frequently Asked Questions

Is POSH training important for employees?
Yes. Employee awareness is an important part of creating a workplace where people understand prohibited conduct, reporting channels and their responsibilities.

Who should receive POSH training?
Employees, HR teams and Internal Committee members may need role-specific training because their responsibilities are different.

What is a POSH audit?
A POSH audit is a structured review of an organisation's POSH policy, Internal Committee, training, documentation and related compliance processes.

Can technology help with POSH compliance?
Digital systems can help organise training records, policies, workflows and compliance information. Technology should support, not replace, the legal and human processes required under the POSH framework.

Conclusion

A safe workplace requires more than a policy document. It requires awareness, trained Internal Committee members, accessible reporting mechanisms and consistent compliance practices. CCSDO works to promote awareness and responsible workplace practices through POSH-focused initiatives and training.

Sources / Further Reading

· Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India – Companies Act/CSR and official regulatory resources: https://www.mca.gov.in/

· Economic Times, reporting on FY2025–26 POSH reporting among Nifty 50 companies (2026).

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