The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) plays a vital role in ensuring a harassment-free workplace under the POSH Act, 2013. Effective ICC training equips members with the knowledge and skills needed to handle complaints fairly, ensuring justice and workplace safety.
🔹 What is the ICC?
The ICC is a mandatory committee in organizations with 10 or more employees, responsible for addressing sexual harassment complaints in a fair, confidential, and unbiased manner.
🔹 Roles & Responsibilities of ICC Members
✅ Prevent – Create awareness and educate employees on POSH policies.
✅ Prohibit – Ensure strict enforcement of anti-harassment policies.
✅ Redress – Handle complaints fairly, ensuring confidentiality and impartiality.
🔹 Key Duties of the ICC
🔹 Receive & Acknowledge Complaints – Listen with empathy and maintain confidentiality.
🔹 Conduct Fair Investigations – Follow due process, gather evidence, and hear all parties.
🔹 Recommend Corrective Actions – Suggest disciplinary measures based on findings.
🔹 Submit Annual Reports – Document cases, actions taken, and awareness efforts.
🔹 Promote POSH Awareness – Conduct training and ensure all employees understand their rights.
🔹 Best Practices for ICC Members
✔ Maintain neutrality and objectivity in handling cases.
✔ Ensure confidentiality to protect all parties involved.
✔ Communicate clearly and empathetically with complainants and respondents.
✔ Stay updated with legal guidelines and evolving workplace policies.
A well-trained ICC ensures a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all employees. With the right knowledge and approach, ICC members can uphold workplace integrity and foster a culture of zero tolerance for harassment.
🚀 Empower. Educate. Ensure a Safer Workplace!
