POSH Act Lawyer in Mulund, Mumbai and Thane – Compliance and Internal Committee

A POSH Act lawyer helps employers meet their legal duties and helps employees understand their rights under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. DM Legal Services supports businesses, institutions, complainants and respondents in Mulund, Mumbai and Thane.

What the POSH Act Requires

The Act protects women from sexual harassment at the workplace and requires every employer to provide a safe working environment. An employer with ten or more employees must constitute an Internal Committee (IC). Where a workplace has fewer than ten employees, or the complaint is against the employer, the complaint goes to the Local Committee at the district level. The law applies to offices, shops, factories, hospitals, schools, colleges, clubs and other organised and unorganised workplaces.

Employer Duties in Brief

• Constitute an Internal Committee with a Presiding Officer who is a senior woman employee, at least two employee members and one external member from an NGO or a person familiar with the issues. At least half the members must be women.
• Adopt a written anti-sexual harassment policy and display the penal consequences and the committee details.
• Conduct regular awareness programmes and orientation for the committee members.
• Assist the committee during inquiries and act on its recommendations.
• File an annual report with the District Officer and include the details in the annual report of the company or organisation where applicable.

Failing to comply can lead to a penalty of up to ₹50,000, with higher penalties and possible cancellation of licence or registration for repeated non-compliance.

How a POSH Complaint Is Handled

1. Complaint: the aggrieved woman files a written complaint with the committee, generally within three months of the incident or the last incident. The committee can extend this by up to three months for reasons recorded in writing.
2. Interim relief: the committee may recommend steps such as a transfer, leave or restraint on the respondent while the matter is pending.
3. Conciliation: at the complainant’s request, the committee may attempt settlement, but not by way of money.
4. Inquiry: the committee follows the principles of natural justice and should complete the inquiry within 90 days, then submit its report within ten days.
5. Action: the employer should act on the recommendations within 60 days. Appeal lies to the court or tribunal under the service rules or as provided by the Act.

How We Help Employers

• Setting up the Internal Committee and preparing the POSH policy
• Training for managers, employees and committee members
• Advising the committee on procedure during an inquiry, so that the process stays fair and defensible
• Drafting forms, notices and annual compliance reports
• Reviewing existing policies for gaps

Read our POSH Act practice note for a quick reference.

How We Help Complainants and Respondents

We explain the process, help prepare a written complaint or a response, advise on evidence and interim relief and on the remedies available outside the Act, including criminal law where facts disclose an offence. We treat every matter with confidentiality and without promising any outcome.

POSH Act lawyer in Mulund, Mumbai and Thane

Choosing the right POSH Act lawyer starts with understanding your documents and your options. At DM Legal Services in Mulund West, our POSH Act lawyer services are available to clients in Mulund, Mumbai and Thane. A POSH Act lawyer can review your papers, explain the procedure and tell you what to expect. You can read the relevant statutes on the India Code website, or send us your legal question. Whether you are only exploring options or ready to proceed, it helps to speak to a POSH Act lawyer before you sign or file anything. A local POSH Act lawyer also understands the courts and offices in Mulund, Mumbai and Thane.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my company need an Internal Committee?

Yes, if it has ten or more employees at a workplace or office. Smaller workplaces fall under the Local Committee system.

Who can be the external member of the committee?

A person from an NGO or association committed to women’s causes, or a person with experience in social work or legal knowledge about sexual harassment.

Is there a time limit for filing a complaint?

The complaint should generally be made within three months of the incident, and the committee can extend it by a further three months if there are reasons.

Can the complaint be settled by payment of money?

Conciliation is allowed at the complainant’s request, but the Act does not allow a monetary settlement as the basis of conciliation.

What are the consequences for an employer who does not comply?

The Act provides for a penalty of up to ₹50,000, with higher penalties and possible action on the business licence for repeated non-compliance.

Areas We Serve: Mulund, Mumbai and Thane

Our office is opposite Mulund Railway Station (West), so we are easily reachable for employers and employees in Mulund East and West, Bhandup, Nahur, Vikhroli, Kanjurmarg, Ghatkopar and Thane (including Naupada, Wagle Estate and Ghodbunder Road), as well as across Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. We advise employers and individuals across Mumbai and Thane, including on matters before the Internal Committees, Local Committees, labour authorities and courts.

Speak to an Advocate in Mulund

To set up or review your POSH compliance, or to seek advice on a complaint, book a consultation. Please use the contact page or call 9076171234. Office: 504, 5th Floor, Shree Samarth Plaza, R.R.T. Road, Opposite Mulund Railway Station (West), Mumbai – 400080. See also our labour law page.

Disclaimer: This page is for general information only. It is not legal advice and does not create an advocate-client relationship. Every case depends on its facts, and laws and court practice change. Please consult an advocate before acting on any information here.