Dignity at work: model policy

Use our model policy to help you deal with incidents of workplace harassment, bullying and victimisation confidently and consistently, so you can offer your staff the support they need.

Last reviewed on 10 January 2025See updates
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Contents
  1. Download our model policy
  2. Use our list of changes to help you update your policy
  3. Dignity at work or grievance?
  4. Your responsibilities
  5. ILO convention against violence and harassment in the workplace

Download our model policy

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It's designed for you to adapt to suit your school's context. We developed it with Forbes SolicitorsNAHT and our associate expert Clive Dobbin. It's approved by Forbes Solicitors and reviewed by FusionHR. The Key is a minority investor in FusionHR.

Use our list of changes to help you update your policy 10 January 2025: we've updated our model policy in line with the legal requirement to protect staff from sexual harassment that came into force on 26 October 2024. We've also made other clarifications and tweaks. Here's a summary of what's changed: Section 1: Statement of principles. Added text to emphasise that: Bullying and harassment can occur both inside and outside the workplace The school strives to foster a safe environment for all staff Sexual harassment is a