POSH Act Myths and Facts

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The POSH Act only applies to large companies.

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Myth

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The law only covers harassment that happens within the physical office premises.

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Only permanent, full-time employees are protected under the Act.

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A company doesn't need to comply with POSH if it has no female employees.

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An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) is not required for companies with fewer than 10 employees.

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If the harasser is of the same gender as the complainant, it cannot be considered sexual harassment.

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The accused must be a man.

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Sexual harassment must be a physical act to be considered a violation.

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If the perpetrator's intention was not to offend, it cannot be harassment.

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A single incident of unwelcome behavior does not constitute sexual harassment.

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