Law / Right
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2013
At a glance
What this resource provides
Law for prevention and redressal of workplace sexual harassment complaints through Internal or Local Committees.
- Last checked
- 2026-04-28
- Source
- Open public source
Who should I contact?
Choose the route by urgency
- Normal urgency
- Non-emergency complaint or support
- Coverage
- National coverage
- Issues
- Workplace Sexual Harassment
- Who it may help
- Employers and institutions, Women, Workers
Law for prevention and redressal of workplace sexual harassment complaints through Internal or Local Committees.
Common questions
Using this route safely
When should I use this resource?
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Which area does it cover?
This route is marked as national in scope.
What should I do if I cannot reach it?
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Protection Intelligence
Connected help and escalation routes
Alternative routes
SHe-Box Workplace Sexual Harassment Portal
Central Government portal for women to file workplace sexual harassment complaints. Requires valid mobile number and email to submit complaint…
Escalation paths
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2013
Law for prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment of women at the workplace, including Internal Committee and Local Committee…
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2013
POSH workplace sexual harassment law listed by Maharashtra WCD. Use for Internal Committee, Local Committee and district nodal officer guidance.
Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act 2013
Workplace sexual harassment law. Karnataka WCD/KSCW pages list POSH-related district officers, government orders and complaint structures; use employer ICC, district…
Related helplines
SHe-Box Workplace Sexual Harassment Portal
Central Government portal for women to file workplace sexual harassment complaints. Requires valid mobile number and email to submit complaint…
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Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2013
Law for prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment of women at the workplace, including Internal Committee and Local Committee…
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2013
POSH workplace sexual harassment law listed by Maharashtra WCD. Use for Internal Committee, Local Committee and district nodal officer guidance.
Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act 2013
Workplace sexual harassment law. Karnataka WCD/KSCW pages list POSH-related district officers, government orders and complaint structures; use employer ICC, district…
Women Rights and Police Complaint Protections
Assam Police guide summarising rights to complain for rape, molestation, harassment, cruelty, dowry torture, kidnapping and workplace harassment; includes FIR…
Related schemes
Maharashtra Women Policy
State policy framework covering women’s safety, help mechanisms, domestic violence response, workplace harassment, self-defence and women’s rights awareness.
SHe-Box Online Complaint Management System
Online complaint portal for women facing sexual harassment at workplace in organised, unorganised, public or private sectors.
Practical guides
How to seek workplace sexual harassment help
For workplace sexual harassment, use the employer Internal Committee where available and file through SHe-Box for central online complaint routing.
How to report workplace sexual harassment
Use the POSH Act route: report to the Internal Committee where available or seek district Local Committee/nodal officer guidance through…
Workplace sexual harassment complaint route
Employees should use the Internal Committee where available or seek Local Committee/district authority guidance. For immediate safety call 112.
How to report workplace sexual harassment
Use the POSH/SHe-Box route or the workplace Internal Committee/Local Committee process for workplace sexual harassment complaints. For immediate danger, contact…