By Paradigm Consultancies | HR Solutions, Nashik | May 2026
The Women and Child Development Department, Government of Maharashtra, has sent a clear and urgent message to every employer in the state: PoSH compliance is no longer optional.
In a strongly worded directive reported by Pune Mirror, Commissioner Jagdish Miniyar has emphasised that all government and private workplaces must strictly adhere to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (PoSH Act). The key requirement? Every organisation must constitute an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) to handle sexual harassment complaints. Failure to do so can now attract a penalty of up to ₹50,000, with even stricter action — including possible licence cancellation — for repeat violations.
Why This Matters Right Now
Workplaces across Maharashtra — from small offices in Nashik to large establishments in Pune and Mumbai — are now under the scanner. The department has also directed organisations to:
- Register on the SHe-Box portal (the national online platform for PoSH compliance)
- Upload details of their Internal Committee
- Ensure women employees know they can report issues via the 181 helpline or online mechanisms
This is not just another government circular. It is a direct enforcement drive to make workplaces safer for women.
What the PoSH Act Actually Requires
Under the PoSH Act, any workplace with 10 or more employees is legally bound to:
- Form an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) – A properly constituted committee with a Presiding Officer, at least two employee members, and an external member from an NGO or similar body with expertise in women’s issues.
- Display the names and contact details of ICC members at conspicuous places.
- Create and disseminate a clear Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy.
- Conduct regular awareness sessions and training for employees and management.
- File annual returns and maintain proper records of complaints.
Non-compliance is not just a legal risk — it is a reputational risk that can affect talent attraction, employee morale, and business continuity.
Consequences of Inaction
- First violation: Fine up to ₹50,000
- Repeat violations: Double the penalty + possible cancellation or non-renewal of business licence/registration
- Additional exposure: Legal battles, negative media coverage, and loss of trust among women employees
In today’s competitive talent market, especially in Nashik and surrounding regions, companies that take women’s safety seriously stand out as employers of choice.
How Paradigm Consultancies Can Help You Stay Compliant
At Paradigm Consultancies, we don’t just help companies hire great talent — we help them build safe, compliant, and high-performing workplaces.
Our outsourced HR services include:
- End-to-end PoSH compliance support — Constitution of Internal Complaints Committee, policy drafting, and documentation
- SHe-Box registration and portal management
- Employee awareness workshops and training programs
- HR policy audits and ongoing compliance hand-holding
- Background verification and secure onboarding processes
Whether you are a startup, manufacturing unit, IT company, or educational institution in Nashik, we make PoSH compliance simple, practical, and cost-effective.
Take Action Today
Don’t wait for a notice or a complaint to land on your desk.
Ensure your organisation is PoSH-compliant now.
✅ Form or reconstitute your Internal Committee
✅ Register on SHe-Box
✅ Train your team
✅ Sleep better knowing you’re protecting your employees and your business
Need help?
Reach out to Paradigm Consultancies — your trusted HR partner in Nashik.
📍 Flat No. 01, Advait Apartment, Jogging Track Road, Opp. Indira Nagar, Nashik, Maharashtra – 422009
📞 Call / WhatsApp: 880-8879-9039
✉️ Email: info@paradigmc.in
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Let’s build safer workplaces together.
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