31st October 2025 | Issue No. 105

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.

31st October 2025 | Issue No. 105

Upcoming Events

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

Join Child Safety at Work by Equilibrio Advisory LLP for a Full-Day Virtual POCSO Certification Training on 15th November 2025, from 10 AM to 5 PM.

Deepen your understanding of the legal and psychosocial dimensions of child sexual abuse, enhance your ability to recognize, prevent, and respond effectively, and become an advocate for safer spaces for children.
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Introduction to Neurodiversity – An Interactive Online Workshop

Welcome to a transformative online workshop designed for beginners eager to understand neurodiversity and its profound impact on individuals and workplaces. This interactive session will guide you through foundational concepts and critical discussions to create awareness, empathy, and inclusion.

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In the Spotlight!

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

Training Update | Oakridge International School, Bangalore

This month, our Trainer and POSH External Member, Adv. Vasantha Kotagiri, conducted POSH & POCSO awareness and IC training for over 150 employees. We applaud Oakridge International School’s commitment to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all.

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October marks Dwarfism Awareness Month — a time to honour the dignity and diversity of persons of short stature. Let’s challenge stereotypes, eliminate ableist language, and advocate for inclusive design so that individuals with dwarfism are visible, valued, and respected in every space. 💙
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Every child deserves safety — and it begins with informed adults. Join Samriti Makkar Midha (she/her) and Sana Hakim (she/her) for our upcoming POCSO Certification Program to learn how to recognise, respond, and prevent harm. Build safer spaces in classrooms, workplaces, and communities.
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Stay Current!

~ Spotlighting Landmark Judgments since passing of the Law!

I - LEGAL UPDATES

The Supreme Court stayed trial proceedings and issued notice on a woman’s plea challenging the applicability of POCSO Sections 4 and 6 to female accused, arguing male-specific wording limits prosecution. The State defended a gender-neutral interpretation. The Court will decide whether penetrative-assault provisions apply to women under POCSO.
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The Supreme Court condemned government apathy for rendering the Transgender Rights Act ineffective, citing failure to enforce protections and create employment policies. It awarded compensation to the petitioner and ordered States/UTs to establish appellate authorities, welfare boards, protection cells, complaint officers, and a helpline within three months, directing full implementation and systemic reforms.
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The Supreme Court held that transgender persons need no employer permission for gender-affirmation surgery, affirming autonomy and dignity. It censured one school for failing to address harassment and held another guilty of discrimination for withdrawing an offer after gender disclosure, awarding compensation and directing authorities to enforce transgender rights under law.
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II - Exploring Intersections

At Equilibrio Advisory LLP, we value rest as vital to wellbeing. Our Mental Health Week Off (Oct 18–26) allowed our team to pause, recharge, and reconnect. These moments of restoration renew our purpose and drive to keep building safe, inclusive, and equitable spaces for all.
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Engage with us!

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

Did you know women’s cricket dates back to 1745 in England, proving women have shaped the game from the very beginning? The first Women’s Cricket World Cup was held in 1973, two years before the men’s event. Even the art of bowling evolved because of women: in early cricket bowling used to be underarm, but the shift began when Christine Willes used a round-arm action, as her wide skirt made underarm bowling impossible, inspiring modern overarm bowling.

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: How can workplaces become more accessible and inclusive for employees with colour blindness?

Answer: Workplaces can support colour-blind employees by avoiding colour-only cues in documents, dashboards and signage, and instead using clear labels, patterns, symbols and text descriptions. Choosing colour-blind-friendly palettes, ensuring high contrast and providing screen-reader or accessibility settings in software helps significantly. During training or presentations, facilitators should verbally explain charts rather than relying solely on colours. Encouraging employees to disclose their needs without stigma, and providing customised tools like colour-identification apps, fosters a respectful, and inclusive work environment.

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