Workplace Harassment - do you know what to do?

Workplace related harassment and bullying is a very real and worrying concern in Australia. There are many references to policies and definitions available however very few actually give you step-by-step guidance on how to deal with the serious staff issue of harassment. Workforce Guardian Professional has a comprehensive harassment module that does clearly and simply.

Employers do need to understand how workplace harassment is defined. In an employment relations sense harassment may be defined as any words, physical behaviour or conduct, which is unwelcome or offensive to an employee. When you are searching for skilled staff the last thing you want is for your business to be associated with bullying or harassment incidents.

Protecting your workforce

Employers should have a clearly defined and written workplace harassment policy in place, which is communicated to all staff and plainly states that:

• Harassment or bullying is unacceptable
• If it occurs it will be treated as a disciplinary offence and depending on the seriousness or nature of the offence, an employee may be liable for dismissal in such circumstances.

Workforce Guardian provides a clear and simple harassment and complaints procedure that helps employers navigate through the difficult issue of employee harassment.

The step-by-step process is designed to be practical and easy to follow and equips the employer with the tools and knowledge to deal with the subject of harassment in a compliant way.

Workforce Guardian also provides a clear and defined Harassment Process template that can be easily included in your employee handbook.

Workforce Guardian also offers employers a comprehensive employment relations service that includes:

• Step-by-step employment processes and document templates such as employee evaluation forms and employee termination letters,
• Fully compliant employment contracts and agreements that are ready to sign in minutes,
• Central and secure round the clock storage of sensitive employee information,
• Valuable employment law advice to manage staff issues without the fear of being sued,
• Verified by Clayton Utz and available via the web 24/7.

Get access to Workforce Guardian's step-by-step processes including Harassment Policy

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