Workplace safety and protection from sexual harassment require employers and organisations to maintain appropriate policies, procedures and mechanisms for addressing complaints. M & Z Legal advises employers, employees and organisations on matters relating to workplace sexual harassment, women’s safety and compliance with applicable legal requirements.

Our practice covers compliance under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 (POSH Act), workplace policies, Internal Committee matters, complaints and inquiries, employee grievances and related disputes. We assist clients at both the advisory and contentious stages, with a focus on maintaining due process and confidentiality.

Our POSH & Women Safety Practice

Our work includes:

• POSH Compliance: Advising organisations on their obligations under the POSH Act and applicable rules and regulations.
• POSH Policies: Drafting, reviewing and updating workplace sexual harassment policies and related internal procedures.
• Internal Committee: Advising organisations on the constitution, functioning and responsibilities of the Internal Committee.
• POSH Complaints: Advising complainants and respondents on the legal and procedural aspects of sexual harassment complaints.
• Internal Inquiries: Assisting with POSH inquiries, including procedural requirements, documentation and representation where appropriate.
• Workplace Investigations: Advising organisations on investigations into allegations of sexual harassment and related workplace misconduct.
• Employee Grievances: Advising employees on workplace harassment, safety concerns, complaints and available legal remedies.
• Employer Advisory: Advising employers on preventive measures, reporting mechanisms and appropriate action in workplace harassment matters.
• Training & Awareness: Assisting organisations with legal guidance relating to POSH awareness, employee sensitisation and Internal Committee training.
• POSH-Related Litigation: Representation in disputes arising from POSH proceedings and related employment matters before courts and other appropriate forums.
• Confidentiality & Documentation: Advising on maintaining appropriate records, confidentiality and procedural safeguards during POSH proceedings.
• Women Safety Matters: Advising on legal issues concerning workplace safety, harassment and other matters affecting the rights and protection of women.
  
  

How We Assist

M & Z Legal approaches POSH and women safety matters with attention to confidentiality, procedural fairness and the specific circumstances of each matter. We advise organisations and individuals on their legal rights, responsibilities and available courses of action, and assist with complaints, inquiries, compliance and related disputes. Where formal proceedings are required, our lawyers represent clients before courts, tribunals, labour authorities and other appropriate forums, including the Madras High Court and subordinate courts.