POSH Compliance

Our commitment under the POSH Act, 2013

POSH Compliance at VProPle

VProPle is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and harassment-free workplace. We comply with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the POSH Rules, 2013, and we maintain a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment in any form.

Our POSH Framework

  • •Written POSH policy: reviewed annually and shared with every employee at induction.
  • •Internal Committee (IC): constituted under Section 4 of the Act for our workplace of 40+ employees. The committee comprises a Presiding Officer (a senior woman employee), two employee members, and one external member with relevant expertise. At least half the members are women.
  • •Awareness and training: mandatory induction training for all employees, periodic refresher sessions, and dedicated training for IC members.
  • •Reporting channels: complaints may be raised in writing to the Presiding Officer by email or in person.
  • •Confidentiality: under Section 16, the contents of a complaint, the identities of the parties and witnesses, and all inquiry proceedings are kept strictly confidential.
  • •Annual reporting: the IC submits an annual report to the employer and the District Officer, as required under Section 21.

How to Raise a Complaint

  • •Email the Internal Committee at posh@vprople.com or submit a written complaint to the Presiding Officer in person.
  • •A complaint should be filed within 3 months of the incident (extendable by a further 3 months for sufficient cause).
  • •The IC completes its inquiry within 90 days and submits its report within 10 days; the employer acts on the findings within 60 days.
  • •Interim relief such as leave or transfer may be granted to the complainant during the inquiry.

Scope

This policy applies to all employees, interns, consultants, contractors, vendors, clients, and visitors at our workplace. While the POSH Act protects women, VProPle extends the same protection and redressal process to all individuals regardless of gender.

Review and Governance

This page and our POSH policy are reviewed annually. We take our obligations seriously, including displaying the IC constitution and the penal consequences of harassment. Non-compliance with the Act can attract a penalty of up to ₹50,000.

Contact

Internal Committee, VProPle - posh@vprople.com