LRD guides and handbook October 2015

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

Chapter 6

Timescales

[ch 6: page 73]

Complaints need to be dealt with quickly, and the procedure needs to include a proper timetable. The timescale must be as short as possible, but must also enable all parties concerned to put their case. Any variation should be agreed by all the parties.