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When to report bullying or harassment
When to raise a complaint, definitions of bullying, harassment and victimisation.
We believe every employee has the right to dignity and respect at work. Our aim is to create a workplace free from bullying, harassment and victimisation. Everyone shares responsibility for fostering a culture of respect, fairness and transparency.
We have a zero-tolerance approach to bullying, harassment and victimisation. All allegations are taken seriously and investigated fully. This may lead to disciplinary action.
Failing to address these behaviours can cause stress, ill health and even resignation.
If you experience or witness bullying, harassment or victimisation, raise concerns as early as possible.
Definitions
The following terms explain what we mean by bullying, harassment and victimisation in the workplace.
Bullying
Bullying occurs when:
- a person or group is subject to unwanted behaviour
- the behaviour violates dignity or creates an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment
Harassment
Harassment is unwanted behaviour that:
- is offensive, intimidating or humiliating
- can occur alone or alongside discrimination based on age, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, sex or gender reassignment
Harassment is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010.
Victimisation
Victimisation occurs when someone is treated badly because they:
- made or are believed to be making a discrimination claim
- helped someone else make a claim
- gave evidence or information
- alleged a breach of the Equality Act
Victimisation is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010.
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