1. What is the purpose of the POSH Act?
- The POSH Act aims to provide a legal framework for preventing, prohibiting, and addressing sexual harassment in workplaces, ensuring a safe environment for women.
2. Can someone who is not an employee file a sexual harassment complaint under the POSH Act?
- Yes, the POSH Act allows any aggrieved woman, including visitors, clients, and domestic workers, to file a complaint of sexual harassment.
3. How does the POSH Act ensure that sexual harassment is addressed in the unorganised sector?
- The POSH Act includes the formation of Local Committees (LCs) at the district level to address complaints from the unorganised sector, which does not have an Internal Committee (IC).