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At TrustIn, we're building safer workplaces with cutting edge tech for effective POSH (Prevention of

26/08/2026

⚖️ Can an employer create its own Appellate Authority under the POSH framework?
The Bombay High Court says:
🚫 No.

⚖️ In Ashok Upadhyay v. Union Bank of India & Ors., the Court examined whether an employer could constitute its own appellate body to review an Internal Committee’s findings.

📌 The Court held that Section 18 read with Rule 11 of the POSH Act does not empower an employer to create its own Appellate Authority.
💡 The takeaway? Calling a committee an “Appellate Authority” does not give it statutory jurisdiction.
For organisations, POSH compliance isn't just about having an Internal Committee.
🏢 Every step before, during and after an inquiry must remain within the boundaries of the law.

21/08/2026

💜 We’re so grateful to receive this thoughtful feedback from Sanchita at Slam Out Loud who also brings experience in designing workshops and curriculam.

🎥 From culturally relatable examples and interactive activities to creating space for deeper conversations, this is exactly what we strive for at TrustIn: making workplace safety learning relevant, engaging, and meaningful.

💬 🌱Thank you for taking the time to share this with us. Feedback like this reminds us why thoughtful learning design matters.

🤝🏽🏢 Here’s to creating more spaces for meaningful conversations, better learning, and safer workplaces.

19/08/2026

🌍 This World Humanitarian Day, we’re reflecting on a simple but powerful principle: Do No Harm.

🤝 Good intentions don’t always lead to good outcomes. Responsible action means understanding context, listening to affected communities, recognising power and inequality, and anticipating unintended consequences.

From humanitarian response to workplaces, policies, programmes and technology, the questions remain:
⚠️ What harm could this create?
👥 Who could be affected?
🛡️ What safeguards are needed?
🗣️ Do people have a voice?

🌱 Doing good is not enough. We must also ensure that our actions protect dignity, safety, agency and accountability.

Safeguarding TrustIn

15/08/2026

🇮🇳 What does freedom mean if we don’t know our rights?

✨ This Independence Day, we’re looking beyond freedom as a national ideal and towards the freedom that comes with knowing, understanding, and exercising our rights.

📱 The NCW HER Legal Guide, developed by the National Commission for Women in collaboration with Digital India Corporation, brings accessible legal information and support resources together in one place.

From 🏠 domestic violence and 💼 sexual harassment to 🚨 sexual assault and 💻 cybercrime, the app helps women better understand their rights and find relevant support.

🤝 Knowing your rights can be an important first step towards making informed choices and accessing justice.

14/08/2026

🚨 POSH compliance is no longer just about ticking boxes.

The NCW’s recent advisory calling for mandatory POSH Audits signals a clear shift towards stronger implementation, accountability and workplace safety.

📋 A policy.
👥 An IC.
🎓 Annual training.
Is that enough?

🔎 The real question is: do your POSH mechanisms actually work when someone needs them?

🛡️That’s where a POSH Audit can help organisations identify gaps across their policy, IC, awareness, reporting and redressal mechanisms and take corrective action.

✨ TrustIn now offers POSH Audits to help organisations move from compliance to accountability. The audit helps organisations assess what’s working, identify gaps, and strengthen their POSH framework for more effective implementation.

📖 Read about the NCW advisory and the recent shift in the POSH landscape in our latest blog post. Link in the bio!

📩 Reach out to us to know more about our POSH Audit service at [email protected]

WorkplaceCulture

12/08/2026

🏳️‍⚧️ What does the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026 mean for workplaces?

⚖️ While the Amendment Act changes the legal framework around transgender identity and introduces new provisions, its implementation also raises important questions around privacy, healthcare, workplace systems and inclusion.

For employers, this is an opportunity to look beyond compliance and ask:
🔍 Are our policies inclusive?
👥 Are HR and managers equipped to respond appropriately?
🔐 Is sensitive information protected?
🩺 Are healthcare and benefits accessible?
⚙️ Do our workplace systems create unnecessary barriers?

💡 A law can set the framework; but workplaces shape the everyday experience of inclusion.

👉 Swipe through for practical steps employers can take to build safer, more inclusive workplaces.
📖 Based on research and recommendations from the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy

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07/08/2026

✨ We’re thrilled to share that our CEO, Meghana Srinivas, has been selected for the second cohort of UN Women’s AI School: Harnessing AI for EVAW (Ending Violence Against Women) Advocacy, Campaigns and Movement Building.

🏢 For us at TrustIn, technology has never been about technology alone. It is about building systems that are human-centred, accessible and responsive to the realities of survivors.

Over the years, this has shaped the way we approach from:
🫂 Building trauma-responsive chatbots that can support escalation, not just record complaints
🪷 Creating visual and vernacular tools that make support more accessible
🧵 Designing platforms grounded in trust, transparency and dignity

We’re excited to see Meghana bring these learnings back into the work we’re building at TrustIn and to keep pushing the conversation around ethical, inclusive and survivor-centred technology.

💜 Here's to learning, questioning and building better.
🤝 A big thank you to UN Women and the European Union for creating this space for learning and collaboration, and to the programme facilitators!

05/08/2026

🏢 Safe workplaces aren't built by policies alone. They're built by people, practices, and culture.

📖 Published by Partners for Law in Development's (PLD), "Exploring the Boundaries of Law, Gender and Social Reform", explores an important question:

Can legal compliance alone create truly safe workplaces?

💡 The answer lies beyond policies and procedures.

⚖️ While laws like the POSH Act provide the framework, lasting workplace safety depends on:

✨ Leadership accountability

📚 Continuous awareness and sensitisation

🛡️ Trust in reporting mechanisms

🤝 A culture of respect and inclusion

💬 Compliance may fulfil a legal obligation; but culture determines whether employees actually feel safe to speak up.

02/08/2026

🚨⚖️ The Delhi High Court has clarified an important aspect of POSH compliance.

🚫 Employers cannot conduct a parallel or preliminary inquiry before referring a sexual harassment complaint to the Internal Committee.

🏛️ The judgment reinforces that the IC is the statutory body empowered to inquire into complaints under the POSH Act; not HR or any ad hoc fact-finding committee.

👉 Swipe through to understand what this ruling means for employers, HR teams, and Internal Committees.

31/07/2026

✨ The strongest redressal systems are defined by whether people feel safe, respected, and heard throughout the process.

⚖️ The Supreme Court's observations reinforce why this principle matters; not just in courtrooms, but in every workplace.

💬 For an Internal Committee, every interaction matters. The language used, the questions asked, and the way parties are treated can shape whether someone feels confident enough to report a concern and trust the redressal process.

A fair inquiry isn't just about following procedure; it's about ensuring dignity, empathy, and respect for everyone involved.

📖 Read our latest blog to understand what this landmark ruling means for Internal Committees and how organisations can build more compassionate and trustworthy redressal systems. https://www.trustin.co.in/the-role-of-sensitivity-in-justice-what-ics-can-learn-from-the-supreme-court/

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