Harassment

 Harassment is any:

~ uninvited, unwelcome behaviour

~ which has the purpose

~ Or unintentional effect

~ of violating someone's dignity

~ of creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment

~ for anyone

Harassments is unlawful if it is linked to a protected characteristic. If not linked to a protected characteristic it is still bullying which is a serious breach of our policy and is unlawful. 

Protected Characteristics are:

• Sex
• Race (Rationality, Color, Origin)
• Gender reassignment
• Sexual Orientation
• Age
• Disability
• Religion or belief (including philosophical belief)
• Marriage or Civil Partnership
• Pregnancy & maternity

There are many examples on what could constitute harrasments:

Misconception:

• One of act may not be an issue - A single act may lead to liability to both
• Incident outside workplace cannot be considered
• Only employees can bring claims

Different people have different tolerance to acceptable behaviour. 

It need not be aimed to a particular person, anyone witnessing can also bring a claim. 

Dismissal without notice can be given. 

Career damage and criminal record can be filed. 

One persons banter can be considered as another persons discriminatory treatment. 

New legal duty to prevent sexual harassment.  26 oct. 24, new law, - Prevent. 

New duty manager need to take preventive measures. 

Code of conduct and Respect at work policy. 

If you find cases:

• Report to line manager
• Submit a grievance
• Raise a speak up complain unanimously.