NAVEX | PROTECTING YOUR PEOPLE, REPUTATION AND BOTTOM LINE
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Overview
The purpose of this policy is to enforce the Company’s policy that all employees are treated with dignity and respect
and that employees treat others with dignity and respect, free from discrimination, harassment and bullying. All
employees are required to take the time to ensure they understand their obligations under this policy. This policy
has been [insert as appropriate] developed in consultation with [the works council, trade union, occupational safety
committee or other employee representative]. This policy may be amended as appropriate. While the policy itself
is not a contract, its terms are incorporated into individual employment contracts with the Company and collective
agreements, where applicable.
We respect employment laws wherever in the world our businesses operate. We are committed to providing a work
environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying and retaliation (victimization), and providing equal
employment opportunities for all employees, applicants and trainees.
This policy covers discrimination, harassment, bullying and retaliation which occurs both in and out of the workplace,
such as on business trips, or at work-related events or social functions. It covers discrimination, harassment,
retaliation and bullying by employees, including supervisors and managers, of other employees, contractors and
members of the public, such as vendors and customers. It also covers discrimination, harassment, bullying and
retaliation by third parties such as customers, suppliers or visitors to our premises. The core principle is that
employees must treat others with dignity and respect and should, themselves, be treated with dignity and respect.
Employees should always consider whether their words or conduct could be offensive. Whether conduct violates
this policy does not turn on the intent of the person who engages in the conduct. What matters is how the conduct is
received and whether a reasonable person would nd the conduct offensive, and compromising of their dignity.
We take all allegations of discrimination, harassment, bullying and retaliation seriously and address them promptly.
Any investigation will be conducted with the greatest degree of condentiality permitted under applicable law,
consistent with completing a fair and thorough investigation.
Discrimination, harassment, bullying or retaliation by an employee will be treated as a disciplinary matter, and may
result in dismissal, consistent with applicable law.
Discrimination and Harrassment
Unlawful discrimination and harassment (based on a characteristic protected by applicable law), will not be tolerated.
As a general rule, “discrimination” includes treating someone differently because of a characteristic protected by
applicable law. In some cases, it may also arise when a facially neutral criteria has an adverse impact on a protected
group. As a general rule, “harassment” is serious, severe or pervasive conduct, based on a characteristic protected by
applicable law, that is unwanted or offensive that has the purpose or effect of violating a person’s dignity or creating
an intimidating, humiliating, hostile or offensive environment. Harassment can occur because an employee is
required to be submitted to or refuses to submit to such offensive behavior as a condition of employment.
Examples of potential harassment:
• Unwanted and inappropriate physical contact or horseplay, including touching, pinching, pushing, grabbing,
unnecessary brushing against someone, invading personal space and physical or sexual assault