Compliant on paper isn’t the same as compliant in an inquiry

POSH compliance is no longer just an HR formality. In 2026, while the statute hasn’t changed much, enforcement has. Courts and regulators now examine whether an organization’s POSH framework holds up in practice, not simply whether a policy exists. Gaps can be treated as governance failures, with consequences reaching the boardroom. Use the below audit-ready checklist to identify them before a complaint does.

 
POSH Checklist Timeline
₹50,000
Fine imposed
Contravenes with the act can lead to fines, doubled for repeat breaches, and possible business licence cancellation.
90 Days
Inquiry timeline
Inquiries must be completed within 90 days, action taken within 60 days. Delays are now treated as governance failures.
 

Where do you actually stand?

Checks that mirror what an enforcement audit looks for. The first 2 are the ones almost everyone has covered.
It's the next checks that decide whether your framework holds.

 

Go beyond the checklist. Close every compliance gap.

The checklist shows what’s missing. Silver Oak Health helps you fix it from setting up an Internal Committee to filing your annual return.

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