Preventing Workplace Harassment and Discrimination in India
Length
30 Minutes
Course Type
Meets POSH Act; Mobile Friendly
Audience
Supervisors and Non-Supervisory Employees
Empower Your
Workforce
Harassment Prevention Training That Protects People and Drives Performance in India
Creating a workplace free from sexual harassment and discrimination isn’t just a regulatory obligation—it’s a catalyst for stronger culture, innovation, and sustainable business results across regions and industries.
Compliance is the foundation, not the finish line. Real impact happens when training fosters empathy, awareness, and accountability, empowering employees to feel safe, respected, and able to thrive. SHIFT HR Compliance Training’s Prevention of Workplace Harassment and Discrimination for India course meets the POSH Act requirements and is designed to engage learners, shift mindsets, and promote lasting behavioral and cultural change to support people and performance at every level of your organization.
For answers to common questions about India’s POSH Act, visit our FAQ section.
Comprehensive Compliance, Wherever You Work
SHIFT HR Compliance Training also offers a global version of this course along with country-specific courses for the U.S., the U.K., Australia, and Canada, ensuring learners receive content tailored to the regulations and workplace expectations in their region. Additional locations are available upon request.
For organizations operating in the United States, this course replaces a patchwork of state and federal programs with one comprehensive harassment prevention program. It saves time, reduces administrative burden, and delivers learning that resonates across every location. The program covers federal, state, and local compliance requirements, while role-based tracks and adaptive technology ensure the right content reaches the right person at the right time.
Offerings also include industry-specific versions of our courses for retail, healthcare and manufacturing and trade to ensure content reflects the realities of each workplace.
The POSH Act requires Indian workplaces to prevent and address sexual harassment of women through formal policies, Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs), and mandatory employee training. Training must be provided at onboarding and periodically thereafter, helping employees understand harassment, reporting procedures, and their rights and responsibilities.
This proactive approach fosters a safe, respectful, and accountable workplace while ensuring compliance with Indian law. For more details, visit our FAQ section.
SHIFT’s Preventing Workplace Harassment and Discrimination for India course equips your employees and supervisors with the tools they need to foster a respectful, inclusive environment. Through interactive, real-world scenarios and current workplace issues, learners gain practical strategies to recognize, prevent, respond to, and report inappropriate behavior, empowering them to be part of the solution.
- Identify unlawful harassment, discrimination and retaliation, and develop effective strategies to prevent, address, and respond to them
- Recognize inappropriate behavior early and understand how to safely intervene and report concerns
- Clarify the difference between intent and impact to better assess workplace conduct before lines are crossed
- Empower employees with bystander intervention skills and proactive prevention techniques and real-life scenarios that drive sustainable behavior change, supported by positive feedback and coaching
We also offer our Preventing Workplace Harassment & Discrimination course in the following versions:
- A global version with country-specific versions tailored to meet compliance requirements in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and Australia, with additional regions available upon request.
- A sensitive locations version of our global sexual harassment and discrimination training, modified to align with local norms in regions where sensitivities to some content require changes.
- A streamlined U.S. version that simplifies complex training mandates, allowing learners to take a single course and select the location(s) where they work or manage. The intuitive platform also adapts dynamically to mandated time requirements, ensuring both flexibility and compliance.
- Industry-specific versions for retail, healthcare, and manufacturing and trade to ensure content reflects the realities of each workplace.
The Reality of Harassment and Discrimination
SHIFT can help you protect your employees, your customers, and your bottom line.
Global workers have experienced harassment or discrimination
Number of global workers who don't report discrimination
Women are twice as likely as men to experience sexual harassment at work
Course Details
| Format | Self-paced eLearning with interactive scenarios and reflection points Compliant with the POSH Act |
| Duration | 30 Minutes |
| Languages | English and Spanish (others available upon request) |
| Certification | Instant certificate download |
| Accessibility | WCAG 2.1 AA compliant, screen-reader compatible, closed captions included |
| Flexible Delivery Options | SCORM-ready training, hosted by SHIFT or on your LMS |
| Customization | Turnkey branding options |
| White Glove Implementation | Dedicated Project Manager |
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Why SHIFT HR Compliance Training
Minimize your risk exposure with training built by top-rate employment law attorneys with deep expertise in state, federal, and global mandates.
Boost course completion and knowledge retention with engaging and interactive training designed by Subject Matter Experts.
Achieve lasting change with empathy-based training that shifts mindsets and behavior, with additional learning resources for reinforcement.
Stay protected against emerging risks with courses that evolve alongside shifting workplace challenges, new regulations, and timely issues.
The industries' most advanced customization makes it easy to tailor content to your brand, your people, and your policy, driving greater employee buy-in and organizational impact.
Save valuable time and resources with our dedicated support team, ensuring a smooth and seamless implementation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to consider when choosing the right Harassment & Discrimination Training Course for India
The POSH Act (Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013) is India’s key law to ensure safe and respectful workplaces for women. It applies to all organizations—public or private, organized or unorganized, including NGOs, hospitals, schools, and households employing domestic workers. The Act defines sexual harassment broadly, covering unwelcome physical, verbal, or non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature, including quid pro quo situations and hostile work environments.
Under the law, employers must provide a safe workplace, display policies, conduct awareness programs, and set up an Internal Committee (IC) in organizations with 10+ employees to handle complaints confidentially and fairly. Complaints must be resolved in a time-bound manner (within 90 days), and penalties for non-compliance include fines up to ₹50,000 and possible cancellation of business licenses for repeat offenses. In short, POSH makes it every employer’s duty to prevent harassment, respond effectively to complaints, and build a culture of respect and dignity at work.
Yes. SHIFT HR Compliance Training is fully adaptable, allowing organizations to tailor content to specific regions, industries, and workforce needs. Customization options include:
Turnkey Branding: Seamlessly incorporate your company’s logo, colors, and messaging to create a familiar and engaging learning environment.
Content Tailoring: Adjust scenarios, examples, and policies to reflect local regulations, industry norms, and real-world workplace situations.
Bespoke Development: Create unique content that mirrors your organizational culture and addresses the specific challenges your employees face.
This level of customization not only ensures compliance but also drives stronger employee engagement and retention. Training that feels relevant, practical, and aligned with your brand resonates more deeply with learners, boosting buy-in and fostering a culture of accountability, respect, and inclusion across your workforce.
Yes, all content is reviewed by legal experts in harassment and discrimination laws in India. In addition, SHIFT regularly reviews and updates all training materials to ensure they remain accurate, relevant, and aligned with current laws and best practices, so your employees always receive up-to-date guidance that supports compliance and reinforces a safe, respectful workplace.
Yes, the training can be customized to include your company policies or code of conduct.
People remember training that feels relevant and realistic. Interactive storytelling, examples drawn from everyday workplace interactions, and clear expectations make the content easy to understand and apply. Regular updates and inclusive framing keep the material aligned with current workplaces and cultures.
Optional training sends a strong message that your organization values prevention, not just compliance. It helps teams recognize problematic behavior before it escalates and protects the company from risks like turnover, poor morale, and legal exposure. Companies that prioritize culture benefit from higher trust and stronger performance.
