PoSH Unplugged – A No Nonsense PoSH Guide

PoSH Unplugged – A No Nonsense Guide is a plain-English, visually driven introduction to the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act, designed to make awareness clear, relatable, and actionable for everyone at the workplace.

Unlike legal manuals or judgment-heavy texts, this e-book focuses on first principles—helping employees, managers, and Internal Committee members understand what sexual harassment actually looks like, where the law applies, and what rights and responsibilities exist under the PoSH Act.

Structured as a step-by-step learning journey, the book explains:

• Why the PoSH Act exists and why sexual harassment is treated as a punishable offence (pp. 4–5)

• Clear definitions of verbal, non-verbal, and physical sexual harassment with practical examples (pp. 6–9)

• Who is protected under the Act—including employees, clients, vendors, freelancers, and third-party workers (p. 10)

• The true scope of “workplace”, extending beyond offices to work-from-home, travel, client premises, hotels, and official events (p. 11)

• What to do if harassment occurs, including documentation, timelines, evidence, and approaching the Internal Committee (p. 12)

• Powers, roles, and inquiry stages of the Internal Committee explained in a simplified, non-intimidating manner (pp. 13–15)

One of the strongest aspects of PoSH Unplugged is its real-life workplace scenarios (pp. 16–19), which reflect everyday situations employees actually face—persistent flirting, inappropriate screensavers, comments on sexuality, or harassment at off-site locations. These examples make it easier for readers to identify unacceptable behaviour and understand that “No means No” is not negotiable.

The book also clearly explains:

• Rights of both the complainant and respondent (pp. 21–22)

• Interim reliefs, conciliation, confidentiality, and consequences of malicious complaints (pp. 23–26)

• Possible disciplinary actions and appeal mechanisms under the Act (pp. 27–28)

Designed with strong visuals, minimal text, and practical flow, PoSH Unplugged is ideal for:

• Employee onboarding and annual PoSH awareness

• First-time exposure to PoSH concepts

• Reinforcing respectful workplace behaviour

• Supporting HR teams during awareness sessions

• Serving as a companion guide alongside PoSH policies and training programs

This e-book does not attempt to overwhelm the reader with legal complexity. Instead, it ensures one clear outcome:

Every reader understands what is unacceptable, what their rights are, and how to act—without fear, confusion, or jargon.