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.
Last updated October 23, 2025
Suitable for Australia
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Frequently asked questions
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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The Legal Risk Score of a Harassment and Bullying Policy Template is Low
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.
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