Sexual harassment in the workplace is not just a social or ethical concern it is a legal issue with defined obligations under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 , commonly known as the POSH Act . For clinics, nursing homes, and diagnostic centers with more than 10 employees, setting up an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) is not optional it is a legal mandate . The ICC must include at least four members: a presiding officer (woman employee at a senior level) , two employees committed to women’s causes or with legal/social work background, and one external member from an NGO or legal field.
This committee is empowered to receive, investigate, and recommend action on complaints of sexual harassment. For small clinics or setups with fewer than 10 employees, cases must be directed to the Local Complaints Committee (LCC) , set up…
