The Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act, 2013 is a law in India that protects employees from sexual harassment in the workplace. The act was passed to create a safe and dignified work environment for women. 

What the PoSH Act does 

• Defines sexual harassment policies, prevention systems, and procedures
• Requires employers to recognize sexual harassment as misconduct
• Requires employers to set up an internal complaints committee (ICC) for workplaces with 10 or more employees
• Requires employers to conduct in-house training programs for employees
• Requires employers to promote responsible reporting

What the PoSH Act covers 

• Unwanted physical contact or advances
• Asking for sexual favors
• Making inappropriate sexual comments
• Showing pornography
• Any other unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature
• Implied or explicit promise of preferential treatment in employment
• Threat of detrimental treatment in employment
• Threats concerning an individual's present or future employment status

Penalties for non-compliance 

• Fines of up to 50,000 rupees
• Damages to the complainant
• Cancellation, withdrawal, or disapproval of a business license