Important Clarification:
While the POSH Act statutorily applies to women complainants, Zemuria recognizes that: Sexual harassment can be experienced by anyone, irrespective of gender. Accordingly, the Company provides parallel, equally serious internal mechanisms for:- Men
- Non-binary individuals
- Gender-diverse employees
- Any person not covered under POSH statutory scope
- Human Resources (HR)
- Designated Ethics / Grievance Officer
- Reporting Manager or Skip-Level Manager
- Confidential grievance email or portal
- Any member of senior management
- Be treated with the same seriousness and confidentiality
- Follow fair, impartial, and documented inquiry processes
- Be protected against retaliation
- Result in disciplinary action where misconduct is established
HANDLING OF NON-POSH SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINTS
For complaints raised by men or others: An **Internal Inquiry Committee **(separate from ICC or overlapping where appropriate) may be constituted The inquiry will follow:- Natural justice
- Right to be heard
- Evidence-based findings
- Proportional disciplinary action
- Possible actions include:
- Counseling or warning
- Suspension
- Termination
- Role change or restriction
- Any corrective or preventive measure deemed appropriate