ENA MSME 2025-12-24 16:56:18 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Dec 24 (KNN)</strong> The Federation of Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (FISME) held a webinar on compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH), in collaboration with Adv. Anuradha Gandhi, Managing Associate, S.S. Rana &amp; Co., with participation from 150+ MSMEs. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The workshop was organised in response to heightened government enforcement, including recent directives by the Delhi government to survey organisations for mandatory Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) formation.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14px">Legal Mandate for Safe Workplaces</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">POSH compliance requires organisations to create safe, harassment-free workplaces by forming ICCs, establishing clear policies, conducting regular training, and ensuring proper redressal mechanisms. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Non-compliance carries penalties of up to Rs 50,000, making adherence a statutory, non-negotiable obligation.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14px">POSH Compliance Framework</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Key compliance measures involve formulating a comprehensive POSH policy that defines sexual harassment, outlines reporting procedures, and specifies consequences; constituting an ICC chaired by a senior woman with both internal and external members; conducting awareness programs and training to educate employees about their rights and reporting mechanisms; establishing confidential procedures for complaint handling, investigation, counselling, and support; and submitting annual reports to the District Officer.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14px">Industry Guidance and Ongoing Support</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The webinar provided practical guidance to help organisations ensure compliance and prepare for inspections. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">FISME plans to conduct additional webinars and workshops on POSH and other legal and policy matters affecting MSMEs in the near future. The federation also offers support to associations and organisations in setting up ICCs and implementing POSH frameworks.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">For assistance on POSH compliance or to request organisation-level workshops, stakeholders may contact FISME at kavita@fisme.org.in.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 44540 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/msme/fisme-hosted-webinar-on-posh-compliance-for-msmes-with-legal-experts-to-promote-safe-workplaces 2025-12-24 16:56:18 knnindia.co.in