The Invisible Shield: Why Your POSH Annual Report Is More Than Just Paperwork
Introduction Every January, HR teams and Internal Committees (ICs) across India face a critical compliance deadline: the POSH Annual Report submission . While awareness posters and workshops build culture, the law demands a formal record of your efforts. Missing this step can cost your company fines, reputational damage, or even cancellation of its license. What Must Your Report Contain? Under Section 21 of the POSH Act, 2013 read with Rule 14 of the POSH Rules , every Internal Committee must submit an Annual Report to the Employer and the District Officer/Collector . The report must include: Number of complaints received. Number of complaints disposed of. Number of cases pending for more than 90 days (with reasons). Number of workshops/awareness programs conducted. Nature of action taken by the employer. Even if no complaints were received, a NIL report is mandatory. The District Officer Puzzle Unlike other compliance fil...
