Bullying and Harassment Policy overview
This policy provides a supportive environment to employees seeking an early resolution to bullying or harassment concerns. It is also a formal mechanism to address unresolved, significant or persistent bullying or harassment, or both. The behaviour can be by an individual or a group, either face to face, written or using electronic methods.
Who does this apply to?
The Bullying and Harassment Policy applies to all employees and workers, including bank, agency and sessional workers. It also applies to volunteers.
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Policy flowchart
The flowchart outlines the key steps in the process when raising concerns about bullying or harassing behaviours, or both. View an accessible text alternative to the Bullying and Harassment Policy visual flowchart.
Supporting documents
The Bullying and Harassment Policy comes with extensive support to ensure the consistent application of the policies across all NHSScotland employers. These supporting documents form part of the standard for workforce policies that apply to all NHSScotland employees.
Principles and values
Learn about the principles and values that make sure employees and workers are treated fairly and consistently at work.
Employee support
View the advice and support available to help anyone with personal or workplace difficulties while involved in workforce policy processes.
Right to be represented
The right to be represented applies to employees at any stage of a workforce policy process. Find out what this means for you.