10th October 2025 | Issue No. 102

The Equilibrio Gazette

A brief buletin for building safe workspaces!

This weekly newsletter is your gateway to staying current on relevant laws (like POSH, POCSO, Transgender Persons Act, etc.) and the psychosocial intersections that impact the workplace.

10th October 2025 | Issue No. 102

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars! In this section, we highlight an upcoming event you won't want to miss.

1 day to go!! This World Mental Health Day 2025, join Mental Health at Work, a vertical of Equilibrio Advisory LLP, for an engaging one-hour session on the Mental Health Care Act, 2017 and its implications in the workplace. Speakers Vamsi Mohana and Rosanna Rodrigues will unpack key legal provisions, policy integration, and actionable strategies to foster inclusive, supportive, and psychologically safe work environments. 💡
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👧 Child Safety at Work by Equilibrio Advisory LLP invites you to a Full-Day POCSO Certification Training on 15th November 2025, from 10 AM to 5 PM (virtual).

Dive deep into understanding child sexual abuse, the rights protected under the POCSO Act, and practical strategies to create safer spaces for children — all through a blend of legal insights and psychosocial perspectives.

📘 Empower yourself to make a difference — one informed action at a time!

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This month’s Spotlight by POSHequili & Mental Health at Work focuses on “Role of EAP and Referrals during POSH Inquiry – What to Say and Not to Say?”. Join our facilitators as they discuss EAP functions, referral processes, confidentiality, and alignment with POSH Law in exclusive sessions for IC members.
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In the Spotlight!

Explore ways to build your knowledge and capacity with our team of in-house experts!

Tamil Nadu leads the way as India’s first state to mandate LGBTQIA+ sensitisation for all doctors, faculty, and students. Every CME program will now cover transgender health and queer issues — a vital step toward ending medical bias and ensuring respectful, informed, and inclusive healthcare for all.
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✨ Workplace wellbeing can’t wait. Join us for a session on Unpacking the Mental Health Care Act, 2017 – What It Means for Employers. Learn how HR leaders, managers, and compliance teams can build supportive, stigma-free workplaces while staying legally aligned. 💡 Featuring speakers Rosanna Rodrigues and Vamsi Mohana.
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This #InternationalLesbianDay, we stand with lesbians worldwide — a community too often erased or excluded. Their stories and leadership are vital to the LGBTQIA+ movement. Let’s champion visibility, inclusion, and representation across workplaces, culture, and policy. Today and every day, we celebrate love, resilience, and authenticity.
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Stay Current!

~ Spotlighting Landmark Judgments since passing of the Law!

I - LEGAL UPDATES

On 9 October 2025, Karnataka became India’s first state to formalize paid menstrual leave, granting women employees one day per month. The policy applies across government and private sectors, aiming to recognize menstrual health, reduce stigma, and foster workplace inclusivity, while balancing implementation challenges and protecting women from potential employment discrimination.
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The Madras High Court held that victims or their guardians must be notified and heard before granting bail or suspension of sentence under the POCSO Act. Emphasizing participatory justice, it ruled that victims cannot be treated as passive spectators and must be impleaded or represented to ensure procedural fairness and substantive justice.
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The Allahabad High Court held that Uttar Pradesh authorities displayed “administrative insensitivity” by rejecting a transfer request of an employee whose son has a permanent disability. Emphasizing statutory protections under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, the Court directed the state to transfer him to a suitable location with necessary support.
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II - Exploring Intersections

🎉 Happy International Week of Happiness at Work! Celebrated from 6th–10th October, it’s a reminder of how joy and wellbeing shape thriving workplaces. At Equilibrio Advisory LLP, our associates shared what makes them happiest at work — from supportive teams to flexibility. Swipe 👉 to see their reflections!
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Engage with us!

Here's your weekly food for thought through a Fun Fact or Quiz.

Did you know that during the devastating AIDS epidemic of the 1980s, when government officials, doctors, and nurses often discriminated against gay men, lesbians stood firmly by their side? Due to widespread suspicion and stigma, gay men were banned from donating blood, so lesbians organized blood donation camps to help meet this critical need.

Without any formal medical training, lesbians bravely cared for hospitalized patients and arranged hospice care, providing essential support when others turned away. Although the AIDS epidemic was a dark chapter in the history of gay rights, the remarkable solidarity of the lesbian community stands out as a powerful act of allyship.

Have a burning question about POSH? Maybe Mental Health at Work, Child safety or DEI&B strategies? Drop us an email with your query and we would love to answer it, in all seriousness.

Curious Cat:
Are Intellectual Disability and Autism the same, and what does support look like for each?

Answer:
No, Intellectual Disability and Autism are distinct from each other. However, they might be present simultaneously in a person.

Intellectual Disability generally refers to differences in cognitive functioning and adaptive skills. This may mean someone needs support with everyday tasks like communication, learning, or self-care.

Autism is a neurological variance. It is characterized by unique ways of processing information, sensory input, communicating, and interacting socially. It also includes cognitive differences, but it has other traits as well. Persons with autism exist on a spectrum.

Support for both should be person-centered, and based on an understanding of neurodiversity. A concept that celebrates the natural diversity of human brains.

Support should focus on individual strengths and preferences, rather than trying to “fix” or pathologize differences. This might include accessible communication, flexible learning environments, sensory accommodations, and fostering inclusive communities where everyone’s identity is valued and their needs heard.

Here’s all the tools you need to build safe and equitable workspaces! Drop us a Hey, to get started!
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