POSH Compliance Audit

Purpose

Why a POSH audit matters

The POSH Act, 2013 requires every employer with 10 or more employees to constitute an Internal Committee, adopt a policy, and handle complaints through a defined process — and increasingly, lenders and investors check this during diligence, not just regulators.

A POSH audit verifies your Internal Committee is properly constituted, your policy is compliant, and your complaint-handling process would actually hold up if tested — before it's tested for real.

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Governing LawPOSH Act, 2013

Mandatory ForEmployers with 10+ employees

FrequencyAnnual review recommended

Conducted ByChartered Accountant / compliance specialist

Typical Duration1 – 2 weeks

Key OutputPOSH Compliance Audit Report

Requirement & Applicability

Who needs a POSH audit

Mandatory for most employers, and increasingly checked by outside parties too.

Always
Any employer with 10 or more employees must constitute an Internal Committee (IC) and adopt a POSH policy.
Multi-site
Companies with multiple locations need a properly constituted IC at each applicable location, not just head office.
Contractual
Investors and lenders increasingly require POSH compliance evidence as part of due diligence before funding.
Regulatory
Companies must disclose POSH compliance status in their annual return under the Companies Act.

Getting Started

Documents & information we'll need

Having these ready keeps the engagement on schedule.

Current POSH policy document
Internal Committee constitution and member details
Training and awareness records for employees
Annual return disclosure of POSH compliance
Complaint register, if any complaints have been received
Details of the external member on the Internal Committee
Proof of policy communication to employees
Records of any inquiry conducted under POSH

How We Work

Our POSH audit process

A structured review of policy, committee, and process — not just a checklist.

Policy Review

Verify the POSH policy meets statutory requirements.

Training Records Review

Check evidence of employee awareness and training.

Documentation Check

Verify the complaint register and inquiry records, if any exist.

Report & Certification

Issue a compliance audit report with clear recommendations.

IC Constitution Check

Confirm the Internal Committee is properly and validly constituted.

Complaint Process Review

Test whether the complaint-handling process actually works as documented.

Gap Identification

Identify and rate any compliance gaps found.

What You Receive

Deliverables

POSH Audit Report

A clear record of compliance status and any gaps found.

Policy Recommendations

Specific updates needed to bring your policy into compliance.

IC Constitution Certificate

Confirmation your Internal Committee meets statutory requirements.

Annual Return Support

Support for the POSH disclosure required in your annual return.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Do small companies really need this?

Yes — any employer with 10 or more employees is covered, with no exemption by sector or company type.

What if we don't have an Internal Committee yet?

We help constitute one correctly, including identifying a compliant external member, which is a common gap we find.

Is this relevant to our fundraise or loan process?

Increasingly, yes — POSH compliance evidence is now a common item on investor and lender diligence checklists.

How often should this be reviewed?

Annually is a good baseline, plus after any complaint or significant change in workforce size or location.

Can you help handle an actual complaint?

We can advise on process compliance around it; the inquiry itself must be handled by the Internal Committee as prescribed under the Act.