In this edition, we want to draw your attention to a landmark judgment from the Supreme Court that has brought clarity to the PoSH Act’s complaint timelines. The Court has reaffirmed the “3+3 Rule”

As a workplace ethics and PoSH compliance practitioner, I often reflect on how leadership behavior shapes organizational culture in powerful and sometimes unexpected ways. As we reflect on recent conversations shaping global workplaces, the Astronomer CEO-HR episode reminded us why boundaries, ethics, and leadership accountability can’t be taken lightly.

This month at AD-roit LinkS, we spotlight two deeply interconnected conversations—maternity benefits & childcare leave, and safe, inclusive workplaces for women.

In December 2024, the Supreme Court ordered a nationwide survey to identify public and private workplaces that have yet to establish Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs) under the PoSH Act, 2013, with a report due by March 2025.

You’re at work, laughing over a joke someone shared, or perhaps offering a compliment to a colleague. But suddenly, the atmosphere feels… tense. The other person’s smile falters, or they avoid eye contact. You wonder, Did I cross a line?