LRD guides and handbook October 2015

Bullying and harassment at work - a guide for trade union reps

Chapter 5

5. Dealing with individual cases of bullying and harassment

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Dealing with individual cases of bullying and harassment can be difficult, and the victim is likely to need understanding and practical support to help them through a difficult time. The following section looks at advice on what individuals and union reps can do if faced with a case of bullying or harassment at their workplace. A collective approach to bullying is set out in the previous chapter and policies and procedures for tackling harassment and bullying are outlined in Chapter 6.