20th February 2026 | Issue No. 121

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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.

20th February 2026 | Issue No. 121

Illustration highlighting October as Mental Health Awareness Month in the workplace, featuring calming elements like plants and symbols of well-being, promoting stress management and emotional support among employees.

Upcoming Events

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

DEIB Foundational Workshop for Individual and Organisations V1
Ready to create more inclusive and equitable workplaces? Join our Introduction to DEIB Concepts workshop on 21 Feb 2026 | 12:00–1:00 PM (IST) (virtual). Designed for HR leaders, managers, and DEIB champions, this session brings practical insights, real-world perspectives, and conversations that help turn intent into action.
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🚨 POSH Train the Trainer (TTT) Workshop 🚨

Become a certified POSH trainer. Gain the skills to deliver impactful trainings, understand legal and psychological aspects, handle real-world cases, and navigate sensitive workplace conversations with confidence.
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POSH Train the Trainer Program Become a Certified Trainer V2
Maternity Benefit Act Returning Mother V1
Understand your legal obligations under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961—while learning how to build a supportive ecosystem for women employees before and after maternity leave. Join our 1-hour legal awareness session on the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, and learn how organisations can create compliant, compassionate workplaces.
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In the Spotlight!

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

Every child builds a tent or fort—a little world where they feel safe and heard. In the rush of chores, deadlines, and survival mode, we may miss those invitations. This is a reminder to pause, join their tent, sip pretend tea, listen deeply, and be emotionally present—not perfect.
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child has built a tent or a fort sometime 20th feb 2026
celebrate the season of love with our favourite Regency Era romance 20th feb 2026
This season of love, Bridgerton continues to charm while championing inclusion. Season 4 introduces diverse disabled characers, featuring deaf characters communicating in sign language, and also spotlights an amputee character. Thoughtful representation matters—it normalizes diversity, challenges stereotypes, and shows how DEIB can be seamlessly woven into storytelling.
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POSH training educates employees on recognizing, preventing, and responding to sexual harassment at work under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. It covers legal duties, company policies, and respectful conduct, helping cultivate safer, compliant, and inclusive workplaces. Ready to lead POSH trainings in your organisation and beyond? Join our POSH Train the Trainer Workshop.
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Our POSH training stands out with its inclusive approach and integration of new technology
matching the vibe 20th Feb 2026
In relationships, “matching the vibe” can sometimes mean losing yourself. If your efforts come from fear of holding interest rather than joy, pause. Ask if you feel fulfilled, safe to be yourself, and heard. Your comfort matters as much as their interest.
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Stay Current!

~ Spotlighting Landmark Judgments since passing of the Law!

I - LEGAL UPDATES

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Appeal Against Internal Committee Recommendations Lies Before AFT Even in Armed Forces Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Section 18 POSH Act
The Supreme Court has clarified that armed forces personnel can challenge POSH Internal Committee findings before the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT). Reading Section 18 of the POSH Act with Section 14 of the AFT Act, the Court held that IC recommendations are open to appellate scrutiny. This applies even where disciplinary proceedings have already been initiated. The ruling strengthens procedural fairness and judicial oversight in POSH cases within the armed forces.
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CSAW
The Madras High Court has upheld a conviction under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, rejecting an appeal that challenged the trial on technical grounds. Emphasising a child-centric approach, the bench held that procedural objections such as a joint trial do not outweigh the paramount interest of the child victim unless actual prejudice is shown, and affirmed the life sentence imposed by the trial court.
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POCSO Conviction Upheld Despite Delay and Minor Contradictions Madras High Court

II - Exploring Intersections

Kids corner 20th Feb 2026
This week, we’re diving into those big, important feelings that children have! It’s okay if they sometimes feel like a volcano. We’ll explore simple ways to understand and gently cope with them. Remember, your heart deserves Tender Love and Care (TLC) – maybe a count to 10, a drawing, or a teddy bear hug! You are loved, volcano or not!
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Engage with us!

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

Did you know that Holly Fowler, a neurodivergent founder, has launched a new app designed to be a safe and inclusive space for the neurodivergent community? This innovative app, Wable, seamlessly integrates social networking, dating, and career networking. Inspired by the hit dating show “Love on the Spectrum,” Wable has features like customizable colours which aims to reduce visual overload, disclosure tags, and enhanced safety features. Wable was created to address the challenges neurodivergent individuals often face on mainstream dating and social networking apps, where vague communication can be confusing and alienating. The app aims to minimize the need for masking, by making space for direct, meaningful interactions within the neurodivergent community.

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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:
What is ‘Choremancing’?
 
Answer:
Choremancing is an emerging trend among couples, where they choose to approach everyday tasks like grocery-run, monthly budgeting or meal-prepping like a date. In a world where women still do a larger share of the unpaid labour at home, choremancing changes the narrative.
It helps a couple work together, instead of one partner feeling left out with certain chores. It mixes romance with equity. It also helps new couples understand their partners better, as they navigate through daily chores together. Instead of wearing rose-coloured glasses, choremancing helps people understand if they are compatible as partners.
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