Bullying and Harassment

The council is committed to protecting its staff from bullying, harassment and discriminatory behaviour whether it originates in the workplace or from the council's clients, service partners or customers.  Below you will find the councils policy on bullying and harassment along with associated guidance and forms

Policy/Procedure

• Bullying and Harassment Policy Procedure (PDF, 246 KB)(opens new window)

Additional Guidance

• Code of Practice - Promoting Appropriate Working - Relationship and Behaviour (PDF, 191 KB)(opens new window)
• Bullying & Harassment - Supplementary Managers Guidance (PDF, 135 KB)(opens new window)
• Conducting an Investigation - Process Guide (PDF, 280 KB)(opens new window)
• Nominated Officer Guidance (PDF, 268 KB)(opens new window)
• EIB Issue 27 - Bullying Harassment (PDF, 203 KB)(opens new window)

Further guides for Investigating Officers and Scribes in relation to conducting investigations can also be found under Discipline Additional Guidance

Forms

• Procedure for Dealing with Complaints of Bullying & Harassment - Formal Complaint Form (Word doc, 17 KB)(opens new window)