Policy for Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH)
Policy for Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) — Version 3.0 | February 2026
Document ID: POSH-30 | Approved By: Jagan Jami (CISO) | Owner: HR Department
5. Purpose
At Acuvate, we are committed to providing a safe, secure, and inclusive work environment that is free from sexual harassment, intimidation, and exploitation. This policy is formulated in accordance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
6. Applicability
This policy applies to:
- All employees (permanent, contract, interns, trainees, third-party staff)
- Vendors, consultants, and visitors at Acuvate premises
- Employees working remotely or at client locations
- Virtual workspaces, travel assignments, company-sponsored events
8. Policy Guidelines
- Every employee bears a personal responsibility to uphold a respectful and harassment-free environment
- Unwelcome behaviour, even in the form of jokes, compliments, memes, messages, or body language, may be deemed harassment regardless of intent
- Power dynamics (manager/reportee or client/vendor relationships) do not absolve inappropriate conduct
- This policy shall be gender-neutral, but its legal base is in protecting women under the POSH Act
9. Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)
| S.No | Name | Designation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poonam Chug | VP-Business Unit Head | Presiding Officer |
| 2 | Rajani Jilla | Senior Technical Architect | Internal Member |
| 3 | Sirisha Rayavarapu | Assistant Manager-HR | Internal Member |
| 4 | Vyshali Ringu | Senior HR Executive | Internal Member |
| 5 | Kallakuri Sharat Kumar | Lawyer-External | External Member |
POSH Complaints Email: poshdesk@acuvate.com | SHe-Box: https://shebox.nic.in
10. Complaint Filing Procedure
- Complaints must be submitted in writing within 3 months of the last incident to poshdesk@acuvate.com
- Assistance in writing the complaint shall be provided upon request
- Anonymous complaints may not be taken up formally unless supported by credible preliminary evidence
12. Disciplinary Actions
If allegations are proven, actions may include: warning, written apology, denial of promotion/increment, transfer, suspension, termination, or legal action as per IPC or IT Act.
16. Confidentiality
Identity of complainant, respondent, witnesses, and all inquiry information must not be disclosed to anyone not involved in the proceedings. Breach of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action.
19. Contact and Escalation
- POSH Complaints: poshdesk@acuvate.com
- ICC Presiding Officer: Poonam Chug (VP-Business Unit Head)
- ISMS Manager: Jithendar Golada
- SHe-Box Portal: https://shebox.nic.in
Next Review Date: 25-02-2027 | Owner: HR Department