Be(A)ware, Online Sensitisation programme on Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (commonly called as “POSH Act”), has been curated with T S Gopalan & Co (Knowledge partners), a law firm with more than five decades of expertise in labour & IR laws.

"Be(A)Ware" is a sensitization program on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act offered by LexPOSH. The program is designed to raise awareness about the POSH Act and the importance of preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. It covers key topics such as what a workplace is, who is an aggrieved woman, how to report a complaint, the difference between sexual harassment and sex discrimination, and the punishment under POSH laws. The program also addresses the issue of false complaints and what happens when an employee wants to file a criminal complaint. By providing this training, LexPOSH aims to help organizations comply with the POSH Act and create a safe, inclusive, and harassment-free work environment. Some key features of the "Be(A)Ware" sensitization program on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act include:

• What is sexual Harassment? Explanation of the meaning and forms of sexual harassment as defined under the POSH Act

• What is a workplace? This aspect of the training program will help employees understand what is considered a workplace under the POSH Act, and where the protections of the act apply.

• Who is an aggrieved woman? The program will clarify who is considered an aggrieved woman under the POSH Act, and how this designation affects their rights and options for seeking recourse.

• To whom should a complaint be raised? This aspect of the training will explain the process for reporting a complaint of sexual harassment, including who to speak with and what steps will be taken to address the complaint.

• What happens if a person is charged with a false complaint? This portion of the training will address the issue of false complaints, and explain the consequences for those who are found to have made false accusations of sexual harassment.

• Difference between sexual harassment and sex discrimination.: The program will explain the differences between sexual harassment and sex discrimination, and how these two concepts are treated under the POSH Act.

• Punishment under POSH laws: The training will provide information on the types of punishment that may be imposed for violations of the POSH Act, including fines, jail time, and other penalties.