The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013, widely called the POSH Act, is one of the most important workplace laws in India. It ensures dignity, equality, and safety for women employees.
📌 Applicability: Every organization in India with 10 or more employees (including contract staff, interns, consultants, and gig workers) must comply with this law.
⚠️ Non-Compliance Risks in Tamil Nadu
- Fines up to ₹50,000 (doubled for repeat violations)
- Suspension or cancellation of factory/shop licence
- Surprise inspections and legal notices by Labour Department
- Reputational damage leading to staff attrition and loss of investor confidence
👉 2025 Update: The Supreme Court has ordered district-level audits to track workplace harassment law enforcement. The Tamil Nadu Labour Department has also enabled digital annual filing for faster monitoring.
💡 At CredibleCS, we go beyond paperwork. We provide audit-ready advisory, penalty-free filings, and safer workplaces.
📥 Free Resource: [Download our 2025 Workplace Harassment Compliance Checklist]
Our CA, CS, and Advocate-led team helps businesses across Chennai and Tamil Nadu with end-to-end compliance support.
✅ ICC Formation & Registration
Every establishment with 10+ employees must constitute an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC). We assist with:
- Appointing a Presiding Officer (senior woman employee)
- Selecting at least two employee representatives
- Appointing one external expert (NGO or legal professional)
✅ Workplace Policy Drafting & Documentation
We prepare customized frameworks, including:
- A comprehensive anti-harassment workplace policy
- Complaint handling procedure for employees
- Templates for ICC charter, notices, and declarations
✅ Awareness Training & Workshops
- Onsite sessions for factory and office staff
- Webinars & e-learning modules for hybrid teams
- Guidance for accessing the Free Government-Certified POSH Course
✅ Annual Reporting & Filings
- Preparing and filing annual reports with the District Officer by 31st January
- Ensuring documentation is audit-ready
✅ Gap Analysis & Audits
- Compliance health-checks for organizations
- Action plans to bridge gaps with clear timelines
✅ Dispute Support & Representation
- Advisory during Labour Department inspections
- Representation in disputes and inquiries
Employers must comply with the following rules:
- Mandatory ICC – All workplaces with 10+ employees must form an Internal Complaints Committee.
- Committee Structure – At least 4 members, including 1 external NGO/legal expert.
- Inquiry Timeline – Complaints must be resolved within 90 days.
- Annual Reporting – Mandatory filing with the District Officer before 31st January.
- Wider Scope (2025) – Coverage now extends to contract staff, gig workers, and remote employees.
- False Complaints – Must be investigated fairly; malicious complaints may attract disciplinary action.
🔗 Useful References:
- POSH Act, 2013 – India Code
- Tamil Nadu Labour Portal
- She-Box Portal
🔹 Workplace Harassment Advisory Pricing – Chennai (2025)
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Employee Count
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Monthly Fee
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What’s Included
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1–50 Employees
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₹4,999
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ICC setup, policy drafting, annual filings
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51–200 Employees
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₹9,999
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+ Training sessions, audit reports
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200+ Employees
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Custom Quote
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Dedicated CA/CS + Advocate, multi-location compliance
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🎁 Limited-Time Offer (2025): Free Workplace Harassment Audit worth ₹5,000 included for new clients.
🔹 Professional Advisory vs DIY HR – What’s Better?
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Without External Advisor
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With CredibleCS Workplace Law Advisors
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High risk of penalties and missed filings
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Audit-ready filings and penalty-free assurance
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Complex Acts & Supreme Court directives confuse HR
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Simplified step-by-step updates
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Complaints drag beyond 90 days
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All cases closed within legal timelines
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HR overloaded with compliance tasks
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HR team focuses on growth and retention
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Difficulty finding external ICC members
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Qualified external experts provided
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💡 Outsourcing workplace harassment law advisory in Chennai is 30–40% more cost-effective than building an in-house team.
📍 OMR IT Firm (300 staff): Implemented a digital complaint portal → zero complaints in 12 months.
📍 T. Nagar Retail Chain: Cleared a backlog and filed reports → avoided ₹75,000 penalty.
📍 Ambattur Manufacturing Unit: Conducted ICC audit + staff training → employee satisfaction rose by 45%.
🌟 Our services are trusted by 500+ Chennai employers across Adyar, Anna Nagar, Velachery, Tambaram & OMR.
Employers in Chennai can avoid penalties by following these practices:
- Update workplace policies annually in line with new court rulings
- Train all new hires during onboardin
- Maintain a confidential register of ICC complaints
- File annual compliance reports by 31st January
- Provide multiple reporting channels (email, helpline, portal)
- Ensure contract staff and remote employees are covered
You Ask, We Answer – Professional Tax in Chennai
Yes. Any company with 10+ employees, including part-time or contract staff, must comply.
By law, inquiries must be completed within 90 days.
Yes. Employees can file via the She-Box portal or the company’s ICC platform.
Yes. As per 2025 Supreme Court directives, the law extends to gig, contract, and remote staff.
The ICC must investigate fairly. Proven false complaints may lead to disciplinary measures.
Yes. We provide onsite sessions, online modules, and e-learning courses, plus guidance for the Free Govt POSH Certification.
✔ 15+ Years’ Expertise in Tamil Nadu compliance
✔ CA, CS & Advocates for professional support
✔ Penalty-Free Guarantee – If we fail, we pay
✔ Transparent Pricing – From ₹4,999/month
✔ Trusted by 500+ companies across IT, retail, and manufacturing
✔ Local presence in Adyar, Guindy, Ambattur, and OMR
Many employers see harassment prevention laws as just another compliance requirement. In reality, it builds stronger workplaces.
- Safer environment → Higher employee retention & employer branding
- Lower litigation risks → Protects finances and reputatio
- Employee trust → Boosts productivity and morale
- Investor confidence → Global partners prefer compliant companies
📌 2025 Outlook: With stricter audits by the Supreme Court and digital compliance tracking in Tamil Nadu, employers cannot afford lapses. Workplace dignity laws are now both a legal mandate and a business necessity.
Call us today: +91 77088 97423 or Email: support@crediblecs.com