Train-the-Trainer

POSH “Train-the-Trainer” Program

Duration: 8 hours             

24-25 September 2022

10am to 2pm

An extensive 2 day program aimed at equipping participants in legal, procedural and practical training for becoming a POSH trainer.

Modules:

1. Introduction to POSH Law

         History, genesis, nature and scope of the POSH Act How to draft a policy in alignment with the POSH Act

2. Concepts, terms and definitions

          Understanding the terms complainant, respondent, workplace, sexual harassment etc. Importance of conciliation, principles of natural justice and other concepts during investigation

3. Caselaws and application

          In-depth discussion of caselaws from various  high courts and Supreme Court for understanding practical application of POSH law in different scenarios.

4. Role as an external member

          Understanding the role of a POSH consultant as an external member who is empaneled with organisations for conducting investigations, coordinating ICC member meetings and ACR drafting.

5. Providing POSH Consultation

          Learning the know-hows of providing customised solutions for organisations based on size, location, concerns etc. and devising best possible POSH compliance strategy.

6. Practical guide to facilitation

          Understanding the nuances of conducting POSH awareness and training sessions, how to create content and make the sessions more interactive.

Key Features:

1. Legal and Procedural Knowledge

           TOC’s expert facilitators will provide in-depth legal and procedural knowledge to the participants, including how to conduct an investigation, draft necessary documents and act as an external member.

2. Complementary Reading Material

          TOC will provide the participants reading material, pre-assessment test, ready to use POSH deck for facilitation, practical tips and guidance for successful facilitation of POSH workshops, list of landmark judgments and post-assessment test.

3. Practical learning and live sessions

          The sessions will be conducted live by TOC’s experts and participants will gain practical insights as well as be able to address their queries in real time. Participants will also be given an opportunity to attend a demo workshop and be awarded a certificate after completion of the course.

Rutuja is a lawyer who specialises in POSH Law and gender laws compliance. She completed her BA LL.B. from National Law University, Jodhpur in 2016 with honors in Constitutional Law and her LL.M. in International Human Rights Law in 2020 from Central European University, Budapest. Before joining The Outcast Collective, Rutuja was an independent litigator in the Bombay High Court and handled matters under the civil, criminal, and writ jurisdiction apart from advising and appearing in more than 50 cases related to workplace sexual harassment. She has provided POSH consultancy services to organizations of all sizes and demographics. She is experienced in conducting sessions for POSH awareness for leaders and teams at large, ICC training sessions, drafting POSH policies, case management and ACR filing.