<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What is POSH Act?</strong></span></p>
<p>The POSH Act- Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) 2013 was <strong>enacted to protect women from sexual harassment and provide a safe and secure work environment</strong>. It was enacted to implement guidelines laid out by the Supreme Court of India in the 1997 <strong>Vishaka vs. State of Rajasthan</strong> case, which established the need for protection against sexual harassment in workplaces.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>When was the bill passed?</strong></span></p>
<p>The Act came into force on December 9, 2013 after being passed by both houses of Parliament and receiving presidential assent.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Why is POSH Act importance in an organization?</strong></span></p>
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<li data-pm-slice="0 0 []">Ensures a Safe Workplace Environment</li>
<li>Legal Obligation</li>
<li>Promotes Gender Equality</li>
<li>Improves Employee Morale and Trust</li>
<li>Reduces Turnover and Absenteeism</li>
<li>Prevents Workplace Conflicts</li>
<li>Protects Organizational Reputation</li>
<li>Fosters Accountability and Transparency</li>
<li>Boosts Employee Productivity</li>
<li>Legal Protection for Employees</li>
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