Harassment and Bullying Policy
This Harassment and Bullying Policy can be used to promote a safer and more respectful working environment. This Policy defines behaviour that constitutes harassment or bullying and provides a process for employees to flag any related complaints or grievances.
4.3 (15 reviews)
Last updated December 18, 2024
Under 3 minutes
Suitable for Australia
Written by
Edwin Montoya Zorrilla
Reviewed by
Damin Murdock
Document Overview
This Harassment and Bullying Policy helps your workers understand what bullying or harassment may look like to help them understand their role in promoting a respectful working environment. This Policy also communicates the process for raising any complaints or issues related to any instances of harassment or bullying at the workplace, along with the consequences for any such behaviour.
The Legal Risk Score of a Harassment and Bullying Policy Template
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- The document may not fully specify the procedures for handling complaints, which could lead to inconsistencies in enforcement and uncertainty in resolution outcomes.
- The policy's effectiveness might be limited by the absence of explicit details on the monitoring and review processes, potentially reducing its adaptability and effectiveness over time.
- There is a risk that the document might not fully cover all forms of harassment or bullying that could occur, leaving some behaviors inadequately addressed.
Harassment and Bullying Policy Checklist
Complete your free Harassment and Bullying Policy with our checklist
Disseminate Information to All Employees
Ensure that the policy is communicated to all employees and other relevant parties such as contractors to make them aware of the standards and expectations set forth.
Implement Training Programs
Conduct regular training sessions to educate employees about what constitutes harassment and bullying, and how they can report incidents.
Establish Reporting Mechanisms
Set up clear and accessible channels for employees to report harassment or bullying, ensuring confidentiality and protection from retaliation.
Monitor and Review the Policy Regularly
Regularly assess the effectiveness of the policy and make necessary adjustments based on feedback and evolving workplace dynamics.
Use this Policy if:
- You need to communicate a clear grievance or complaints process to your workers to help them raise any harassment or bullying issues;
- You want to protect your Company from any potential disputes, claims or reputational damage that could arise from harassment or bullying within the workplace;
- You need to ensure that your workers are aware of the consequences if they bully or harass another worker;
- You want to provide clarity on what constitutes bullying or harassment in the workplace; and
- You want to promote a safer and more respectful working environment.
What does this Policy cover?
- The Company’s commitment to providing a workplace free of harassment and bullying, in line with legal requirements;
- An outline of what behaviour constitutes harassment, sexual harassment or bullying;
- The consequences for any acts of harassment or bullying towards another worker; and
- A clear grievance or complaints process for workers to follow if they need to raise any instances of harassment or bullying at the workplace.
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