8TH MASTERCLASS FOR IC MEMBERS - PRACTICAL CHALLENGES & CRITICAL ASPECTS UNDER POSH
Aug 30 '19 | 09:00 AM (IST)
Event Information
In the wake of #Me Too and #Me Too India movement which has recently seen unbelievable number of revelations of sexual harassment incidents from many women against well-known and eminent public figures, celebrities, journalists etc., it has become absolutely necessary for organisations to know about the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH) and equip their employees to deal with such matters in a lawful manner. Not only its important to deal with such matters in a lawful manner, but it's also equally important to understand that it is the reputation of the organisation which is to be protected.
Counsel Quest (CQ) is Empanelled with Ministry of Women and Child Development, Govt. of India for POSH. CQ is organising 8th Masterclass – A full day hands-on workshop for the IC members to understand the practical challenges and critical aspects of POSH laws. The workshop will be suitable for Managers, Directors, Business Owners, IC Members, HR-Heads, Legal professionals. The aim of this workshop is to discuss the practical challenges and their probable solutions within the ambit of law.
Training Benefits:
Understanding the laws, rules and regulations under POSH
Gender Sensitivity & POSH
Preventive Measures and Role of HR
The process of conducting the inquiry by the Internal Committee (IC)
Documenting the investigation
Protecting Employer’s Brand
Handling litigation/appeals
Discussion on court cases and judgments
Website – www.counselquest.co.in
Program Agenda:
Background and definitions of legal terms such as Sexual Harassment, Aggrieved Woman, Workplace (Physical/Extended/Virtual) & Employer
Gender Sensitizing and POSH
What is not sexual harassment
Duties of Employer
Barriers in reporting sexual harassment complaints
IC- Who should be in IC and why?
Role of IC, Jurisdiction of IC
Pre-requisites of Complaint
Process of Investigation
How to handle personal bias and conflict of interest in IC
Challenges faced by IC
Documentation/Inquiry Report: what should be included and what should be excluded
Malicious Complaints
Confidentiality
Brand Protection- How to protect your brand before and after an incident is reported in media
Understanding statutory reporting under the law
Learn from:
Case Scenarios
Real life incidents
Mock Investigation
Background of Trainer
Rachna Sinha Roy is a law graduate and a fellow member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and has over 16 years of experience working in responsible positions with noted organisations. Rachna founded Counsel Quest (CQ) in 2017 which is a legal consultancy based out of Gurugram. CQ is empanelled with Govt. of India for POSH. Rachna is also a member (Legal Expert) of Local Committee constituted by the Govt. for Gurugram District. Rachna also serves as an External Member on ICs of many reputed business houses.
For any query, please contact : +91-96508 04208
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