POSH Compliance for Startups: Low-Cost Ways to Appoint an External Member
Appointing a qualified, independent external member doesn't have to be expensive. Here are practical, low-cost models startups actually use.
POSH Disclosure in Board Reports and Annual Returns
POSH complaint data needs to appear in the Board's Report under company law, separately from the District Officer filing. Here's what governance disclosure requires.
Filing the Annual POSH Report: District Officer Compliance Explained
The annual POSH report to the District Officer is one of the most commonly missed compliance obligations. Here's exactly what it requires and when.
Confidentiality Under Section 16 of the POSH Act — and Penalties for Breach
Section 16 of the POSH Act makes confidentiality a standalone legal obligation, not just good practice. Here's what counts as a breach and what it costs.
The POSH Inquiry Timeline: Understanding the 90-Day Rule
The 90-day POSH inquiry deadline is one of the Act's hardest timelines. Here's exactly how the clock works, what counts within it, and what happens after.
What Happens When an External IC Member Resigns Mid-Inquiry?
When the external member of an Internal Committee resigns mid-case, the inquiry can't simply continue. Here's the compliant way to handle reconstitution.
Setting Up an Internal Committee for Remote and WFH Companies
Fully remote and hybrid companies still need a compliant Internal Committee. Here's how composition, hearings, and timelines work without a physical office.
Internal Committee Composition: Presiding Officer, External Member & Gender Ratio Rules
Presiding Officer seniority, the external member's independence, gender ratio, and term limits — the composition rules that make or break an Internal Committee's validity.
Is POSH Compliance Mandatory for Offices With Under 10 Employees?
Small offices often assume POSH doesn't apply to them. Here's what the law actually requires once you cross — or stay under — the 10-employee mark.