Harrassment and Bullying Policy

A Harassment and Bullying Policy is a document that can form part of your business’s HR and employment policies, more so since recent legislation has put more emphasis on internal complaint procedures. It deals with anti-harassment, anti-sexual harassment and anti-bullying in relation to your company’s employees and workplace. This policy explains how your business will deal with and respond to harassment and bullying.

Use this Harassment and Bullying Policy if:

• You would like to inform your employees about their anti-harassment and anti-bullying obligation; and
• You would like to explain to your employees how they can report harassment and bullying.

What does the Harassment and Bullying Policy cover?

• Harassment;
• Sexual harassment;
• Bullying;
• Raising a complaint for breach of the policy; and
• Consequences of breaching the policy.

Other names for Harassment and Bullying Policy include:

• Harrassment Policy;
• Sexual Harrassment Policy; and
• Bullying Policies and Procedures.