The Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013 is India’s key legislation that safeguards women from sexual harassment at the workplace. It not only defines what constitutes harassment but also lays down clear responsibilities for employers to ensure a safe, inclusive and dignified work environment.
At Ecohaat we help companies understand, implement and comply with the POSH Act through awareness programs, policy development and Internal Committee (IC) training.
Purpose of the POSH Act
The POSH Act was enacted to protect women against any form of sexual harassment and to ensure they can work with equality, dignity and confidence. It makes it mandatory for every organization (public, private, NGO or educational institution) to have clear systems for prevention, redressal and awareness.
Every employer is legally required to:
Sexual harassment includes any unwelcome act or behavior—whether verbal, physical, written or visual—such as:
It applies to all workplaces, including offices, remote work setups, virtual meetings and employer-sponsored events.
Each IC must:
Employers who fail to comply with the POSH Act may face:
Harassers may face disciplinary action, salary deduction, or termination, along with monetary compensation to the victim.
All details of POSH complaints, inquiries and outcomes must be kept strictly confidential. Disclosure of information can lead to penalties and disciplinary action.
We support organizations in creating a culture of trust and safety through:
Our goal is to help organizations not just comply with the law, but build truly respectful and inclusive workplaces.
The Sexual Harassment electronic Box (SHe-Box) is a government-backed digital platform designed to strengthen workplace safety and accountability under India’s POSH framework.
Developed by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the portal enables organisations to integrate their Internal Committee (IC) systems into a centralised compliance ecosystem.
With increasing scrutiny from regulators and courts, onboarding on SHe-Box is steadily becoming an expected standard for organisations employing 10 or more individuals.
SHe-Box serves as a unified online interface where women employees—across sectors—can report incidents of workplace sexual harassment.
The platform has evolved significantly since its initial rollout and now functions as a compliance, monitoring and reporting system aligned with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
Key Capabilities
SHe-Box is not merely a complaint portal—it is a compliance visibility tool.
It helps organisations:
Important Note:
SHe-Box does not replace statutory POSH requirements. Organisations must still ensure:
Under the POSH law:
Although a universal statutory mandate for SHe-Box registration is still evolving, many regulators and district administrations have already:
Given this trend, registration is increasingly viewed as a best practice—and in many cases, an expectation.
The onboarding process is divided into three functional stages:
Stage 1: Organisation Registration & Nodal Officer Appointment
Stage 2: Internal Committee & Branch Mapping
Stage 3: Presiding Officer Access
The Nodal Officer acts as the organisation’s primary administrator on SHe-Box.
Key Responsibilities
⚠️ System Restriction:
The Nodal Officer must be a separate individual and cannot simultaneously serve as:
Documents Required
Organisations must upload at least one valid registration document:
Step 1: Visit the Portal
Access the official SHe-Box platform:
👉 https://shebox.wcd.gov.in
Step 2: Register Head Office Details
Provide:
Step 3: Enter Nodal Officer Information
Include:
Step 4: Upload Documents & Submit
Step 5: Verification by District Authority
Step 6: Internal Committee Registration
After logging in:
Step 7: Reporting & Compliance Updates
The portal enables organisations to:
Step 8: Complaint Tracking & Resolution
SHe-Box represents a significant shift toward digitised, transparent POSH compliance in India.
For organisations, timely registration is not just about regulatory alignment—it reflects a commitment to:
