1. Purpose & Commitment
Eduinx Education Services Pvt. Ltd. (“Eduinx” or “the Company”) is committed to providing a safe, respectful, inclusive, and dignified work environment for all individuals associated with the organization.
Eduinx follows a zero-tolerance approach towards sexual harassment at the workplace and is committed to preventing, prohibiting, and redressing any such conduct in accordance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (“POSH Act”).
This policy aims to:
- • Prevent sexual harassment at the workplace
- • Provide a safe mechanism for reporting grievances
- • Ensure fair, confidential, and time-bound redressal
2. Scope & Applicability
This policy applies to all persons associated with Eduinx, including but not limited to:
- • Full-time and part-time employees
- • Contractual staff, consultants, trainers, mentors
- • Interns, apprentices, trainees
- • Freelancers and third-party service providers
- • Any person visiting or working with Eduinx in a professional capacity
3. Definition of Workplace
For the purpose of this policy, “workplace” includes:
- • Eduinx offices and premises
- • Client or partner locations
- • Online platforms used for work (email, WhatsApp, Slack, Zoom, Teams, LMS, etc.)
- • Offsite meetings, training programs, events, travel, and work-related social gatherings
Any conduct connected to work, whether physical or virtual, falls under the scope of this policy.
4. What Constitutes Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment includes any unwelcome act or behavior, whether directly or indirectly, such as:
- • Physical contact or advances
- • Demand or request for sexual favors
- • Sexually colored remarks, jokes, or comments
- • Display or sharing of obscene or inappropriate content
- • Unwelcome verbal, non-verbal, or digital conduct of a sexual nature
Sexual harassment may occur regardless of gender, designation, intent, or location.
5. Responsibilities of All Individuals
Every individual associated with Eduinx is expected to:
- • Maintain professional conduct at all times
- • Respect personal boundaries and dignity
- • Refrain from any behavior that may be perceived as inappropriate
- • Report incidents of sexual harassment or retaliation
- • Cooperate truthfully during investigations
6. Grievance Redressal Mechanism
Eduinx has established a confidential and structured mechanism to address complaints of sexual harassment.
How to Raise a Complaint
Any aggrieved person may submit a written complaint via email to:
hr@eduinx.com
Complaints should ideally be made within three (3) months of the incident. In cases where the complainant is unable to submit the complaint, assistance may be provided as per applicable law.
All complaints will be:
- • Taken seriously
- • Handled with sensitivity
- • Treated with strict confidentiality
7. Inquiry Process
- • Complaints will be examined by the Internal Committee (IC) constituted as per law
- • Both parties will be given a fair opportunity to present their case
- • The inquiry will follow principles of natural justice
- • The process will be completed within legally prescribed timelines
- • Findings and recommendations will be communicated appropriately
8. Confidentiality
Eduinx strictly maintains confidentiality regarding:
- • Identity of the complainant
- • Identity of the respondent
- • Details of the complaint and inquiry
- • Witness statements and evidence
Any breach of confidentiality may attract disciplinary action.
9. Protection Against Retaliation
Eduinx strictly prohibits:
- • Retaliation
- • Victimization
- • Intimidation
- • Harassment of complainants or witnesses
Any such conduct will be treated as a serious violation of company policy.
10. Disciplinary Action
If allegations are proven, Eduinx may take appropriate action, including:
- • Written warning or reprimand
- • Mandatory counseling or training
- • Suspension
- • Termination of association
- • Any other action deemed appropriate as per law
11. False or Malicious Complaints
While Eduinx encourages genuine reporting, malicious or knowingly false complaints may attract disciplinary action. However, inability to prove a complaint does not automatically imply malicious intent.
12. Awareness & Training
Eduinx will:
- • Conduct POSH awareness programs
- • Communicate this policy to all stakeholders
- • Periodically review and update the policy
13. Policy Review & Amendment
Eduinx reserves the right to amend this policy in line with:
- • Legal requirements
- • Organizational needs
- • Best practices
14. Conclusion
Eduinx believes that a safe workplace is a shared responsibility. All individuals are expected to uphold the values of dignity, respect, and professionalism.
For any concerns, clarifications, or grievances related to this policy, please write to:
hr@eduinx.com
