Dr. B.P. Bashisht from St. John Ambulance conducted a hands-on training session for factory owners and HR professionals, demonstrating essential techniques to handle medical emergencies in the workplace. The training underlined the critical need for emergency preparedness to save lives and ensure workplace safety under the Factories Act.

Legal Provisions on Workplace Harassment

Supreme Court Advocate S.K. Gupta provided a detailed legal perspective on the PoSH Act. He informed participants that:

• Every company with 10 or more employees, regardless of the presence of women, must form an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC).
• Failure to constitute an ICC invites a fine of Rs. 50,000, which doubles on a repeat offence.
• On the third offence, the District Magistrate has the authority to revoke the company's license.

Mr. Gupta also explained a crucial clause in the new labour code: employees will now be able to file harassment cases directly in court, bypassing the Labour Commissioner's office—a major step toward empowering workers and ensuring workplace justice.

Yazat Kumar, Special Editor, Labour Law Reporter, led an insightful session on Industrial Relations and the structural changes in the New Labour Code. His presentation highlighted the code’s far-reaching implications on HR policies, compliance, and dispute redressal mechanisms.

Ms. Richa Aniruddh, acclaimed journalist and anchor, addressed the deeper societal implications of workplace harassment. She emphasized the importance of inculcating values at the family level and urged for mass awareness about PoSH laws to transform workplace culture nationwide.

Mr. Lalit Thukral, Chairman, NAEC, reaffirmed the need for regular training programs to promote legal awareness among company owners, helping them avoid unintentional non-compliance.

Mr. Satendra Singh, CMD of Legal IPL and State President of the Law of Labour Advisors Association (UP), stressed ICIM’s mission to guide industries in navigating critical regulatory frameworks. He reiterated that compliance with PoSH laws is not optional, and the consequences of negligence are serious and escalating.

The seminar witnessed the participation of numerous dignitaries and senior officials from the Labour and Factory Departments, including:

• Mr. Alok Singh – Deputy Director, Factory, Ghaziabad
• Mr. Brijesh Kumar Singh – Deputy Director, Factory, Noida
• Mr. Ravindra Singh – Deputy Director, Factory, Meerut
• Mr. Sarjuram – Additional Labour Commissioner, Noida
• Mr. Anurag Mishra – Deputy Labour Commissioner, Ghaziabad
• Mr. Subhash Yadav – Assistant Labour Commissioner, Noida
• Mr. Ram Bahadur Yadav – Assistant Director, Factory
• Mr. K.N. Agrawal – Former Assistant Labour Commissioner
• Mr. S.C. Vishwakarma – Former Assistant Director, Factory

Through this seminar, ICIM reaffirmed its dedication to promoting legally compliant, safe, and inclusive industrial environments. By collaborating with leading experts and government departments, ICIM continues to be a frontrunner in advancing workplace reforms and empowering businesses with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed.