Include practical suggestions about the types of bystander action staff See: Know where the line is. If you see something or hear something that can take. makes you feel uncomfortable, don’t ignore it. Note that victimisation as a result of Talk: It takes courage to speak up. Talk with your boss, your colleagues or taking bystander action is illegal and with the person who is crossing the line. will not be tolerated. Support: Don’t underestimate the power of support. It can help a colleague stand up and take action. For information about the sorts of bystander action staff can take, see 8. Consequences of Outline the possible consequences for Depending on the severity of the case, this might include making an apology, breaching the policy who breach this policy, ensuring that counselling, transfer, dismissal or demotion. this section refers to the complaints process. 9. How to make a complaint Outline each stage of the complaints For advice about developing an effective complaints procedures, see which outlines process, including timelines and contact key steps employers should take when developing a fair and effective complaints details for relevant staff (if required). process. 10. Additional information, Include list (including websites, hard copy support and advice resources and external organisations) Australian Human Rights Commission where staff can seek advice or support if If you believe you have experienced workplace sexual harassment, you can make a required. complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission. Contact the Commission’s National Information Service on 1300 656 419 or email State/territory human rights/equal opportunity or anti-discrimination board [Insert contact details for relevant state or territory organisation including information about the service, information or support the organisation can provide. See: ] Union [Insert contact details for relevant union, including information about the service, information or support the union can provide.] Employee assistance program Staff are entitled to a certain amount of free, professional counselling from our employee assistance program. To access the employee assistance program, contact [insert contact details].
Include practical suggestions about the types of bystander action staff can take. Note that victimisation as a result of taking bystander action is illegal and will not be tolerated. See: Know where the line is. If you see something or hear something that makes you feel uncomfortable, don’t ignore it. Talk: It takes courage to speak up. Talk with your boss, your colleagues or with the person who is crossing the line. Support: Don’t underestimate the power of support. It can help a colleague stand up and take action. For information about the sorts of bystander action staff can take, see 8. Consequences of breaching the policy Outline the possible consequences for who breach this policy, ensuring that this section refers to the complaints process. Depending on the severity of the case, this might include making an apology, counselling, transfer, dismissal or demotion. 9. How to make a complaint Outline each stage of the complaints process, including timelines and contact details for relevant staff (if required). For advice about developing an effective complaints procedures, see which outlines key steps employers should take when developing a fair and effective complaints process. 10. Additional information, support and advice Include list (including websites, hard copy resources and external organisations) where staff can seek advice or support if required. Australian Human Rights Commission If you believe you have experienced workplace sexual harassment, you can make a complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission. Contact the Commission’s National Information Service on 1300 656 419 or email State/territory human rights/equal opportunity or anti-discrimination board [Insert contact details for relevant state or territory organisation including information about the service, information or support the organisation can provide. See: ] Union [Insert contact details for relevant union, including information about the service, information or support the union can provide.] Employee assistance program Staff are entitled to a certain amount of free, professional counselling from our employee assistance program. To access the employee assistance program, contact [insert contact details].
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