If you are being bullied at work and need support, you can read this factsheet and go to the Get Help section. If you know or see someone being bullied you can go to the Supportive Bystander FactSheet to find out how to help them.
What is workplace bullying? Workplace bullying is verbal, physical, social or psychological abuse by your employer (or manager), another person or group of people at work. Workplace bullying can happen in any type of workplace, from offices to shops, cafes, restaurants, workshops, community groups and government organisations. Workplace bullying can happen to volunteers, work experience students, interns, apprentices, casual and permanent employees. Some types of workplace bullying are criminal offences. If you have experienced violence, assault and stalking you can report it directly to the police. What does bullying in the workplace look like?
If you are being bullied at work you might:
Your employer is allowed to transfer, demote, discipline, counsel, retrench or sack you (as long as they are acting reasonably). What you need to know if you are being bullied at work When you are being bullied it's important that you know there are things you can do and people who can help. You have the right to be in a safe workplace free from violence, harassment and bullying. Bullying and abuse If you are under 16 years old, bullying and violence may also be child abuse. See the Lawstuff topic on child abuse under your state or territory for more information. http://www.lawstuff.org.au/lawstuff Bullying and discrimination Bullying may also be discrimination if it is because of your age, sex, pregnancy, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or certain other reasons. Sexual harassment and racial hatred are also against the law. For more information on what anti-discrimination laws cover, and what you can do about it, look at the Australian Human Rights Commission page Responsibility of employers Your employer has a legal responsibility under Occupational Health and Safety and anti-discrimination law to provide a safe workplace. Employers have a duty of care for your health and wellbeing whilst at work. An employer that allows bullying to occur in the workplace is not meeting this responsibility. Responsibility of bystanders We all have a moral responsibility to help create a positive, safe workplace. If someone in your workplace is experiencing harassment or bullying, you can tell them about the steps they can take to solve it. What you can do if you are being bullied at work Make sure you're informed. Check to see if your workplace has a bullying policy and complaints procedure. Keep a diary. Documenting everything that happens, including what you've done to try stopping it. This can help if you make a complaint. Get support from someone you trust or contact support services. Even if you don’t know anyone you can talk to, there are support services which are immediately available to help and support you in the Get Help section. This includes contacting your union Approach the bully. If you feel safe and confident, you can approach the person who is bullying you and tell them that their behaviour is unwanted and not acceptable. If you are unsure how to approach them, you might be able to get advice from an appointed contact person, or from a colleague or manager. Tell someone at your work. Your workplace will usually have a process for making a complaint and resolving disputes, which might include a warning, requiring the bully to have counselling, a mediation process, or even firing the bully if the situation continues. The person to talk to might be your supervisor/manager, a harassment contact officer, or a health and safety representative (if your work has one). Get information and advice. If the bullying is serious, if the situation has not changed after complaining to your manager, or if there is not anyone you can safely talk to at work you can get outside information and advice. Using the links below you can contact:
to the state and territory workplace health and safety authority or to the Australian Human Rights Commission, using the links below. Getting Help If you have made a complaint to your manager or others in your workplace and there have not been adequate steps taken to stop the bullying there are a number of options that you can take to get help. When to contact the police If bullying is violent or threatening it may be a criminal offense and you should contact the police immediately call 000 If the situation in not urgent you can call 131 444 for all states and territories except for Victoria where you will need to visit your local police station. Making a complaint about workplace bullying to the Australian Human Rights Commission If you are been bullied, harassed or discriminated against because of your race, sex, age, sexual orientation, religion or because you have a disability or are pregnant you can contact the Australian Human Rights Commission. Call 1300 656 419 http://www.humanrights.gov.au/complaints_information/young_people.html The Commonwealth Fairwork Ombudsman can provide information and advice about Australia’s workplace rights and rules and the protection you have against harassment and discrimination. Call 131394 http://www.fairwork.gov.au/resources/best-practice-guides/Pages/a-guide-for-young-workers.aspx Report bullying to a State or Territory work health and safety authority Your boss has a duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare at work of all their employees. You can report bullying incidences to the following state and territory work health and safety authorities. Australian Capital Territory
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