EMPLOYMENT & WORKPLACE
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I’M BEING BULLIED AT WORK? Bullying and harassment is a serious and common work risk which can also overflow into personal and home life. Studies suggest that between one in five and one in three New Zealand workers report bullying or harass- ment annually. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 businesses are expected to manage health and safety risks arising from their work as far as is reasonably practicable. Businesses must recognise that bullying is a health risk and deal with reports of concerns quickly and appropriately, with clear process- es in place to do so. It is crucial to have or Create a culture that: • values people speaking up through having a simple way for people to report concerns • builds good relationships and identifies appropriate behaviour
risk of issues not being raised with them. If you’re experiencing employer issues of any kind, which are making your workplace intolerable or where you believe you’ve been unfairly dismissed,contact local organisation
CONTACT LOCAL BUSINESS SACKED KIWI 0508 22 77 99 sackedkiwi.co.nz
• has speedy resolution options available.
It is important all businesses provide a means for workers to feel safe reporting concerns about bullying and harassment. The usual business reporting mechanisms may not work for bullying, and businesses need to be flexible about how it is reported to avoid the
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