Harassment (inc. Sexual) and Bullying

This suite of professionally drafted HR documents provides a complete, ready-to-use framework to prevent and manage harassment, bullying and sexual harassment at work, helping UK employers comply with the Equality Act 2010 and demonstrate that they have taken reasonable steps to protect staff.

Harassment and Bullying Policy

This core workplace harassment and bullying policy template sets out a clear statement of zero tolerance, defines bullying and harassment (including examples), covers unlawful grounds (sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment), and explains informal and formal complaint procedures, victimisation, third-party harassment, responsibilities, training and confidentiality. It links to grievance and disciplinary procedures, making it an essential foundation document for any anti-bullying strategy.

Employer / Manager Guidance Notes – Prevention

These employer guidance notes support managers to implement the policy in practice. They explain legal definitions and risks, the duty to take reasonable steps (including sexual harassment prevention), the importance of training and communication, how to handle informal and formal complaints, when to suspend or investigate, links with grievance/disciplinary procedures, and how to respond to third-party harassment. They also cover issues such as abuse of power, alcohol and malicious complaints.

Employee Guidance Notes – Harassment & Bullying

These staff-facing guidance notes explain, in plain language, what employees should do if they experience harassment or bullying: keeping incident records, taking informal steps, writing to the harasser, and raising a formal grievance. They also highlight confidentiality, sources of support and what to do in serious cases such as sexual assault, giving employees practical tools to act early and safely.

Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy

This targeted sexual harassment policy template focuses specifically on unwanted conduct of a sexual nature and victimisation. It gives clear definitions and examples, addresses third-party sexual harassment, and mirrors the informal/formal complaint routes, investigation standards, disciplinary consequences and confidentiality expectations, reinforcing the employer’s duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment.

Prevention of Sexual Harassment Risk Assessment Form

This simple risk assessment form helps employers identify who may be at risk (e.g. lone workers, client-facing staff, workers at social events), record worker-to-worker and third-party sexual harassment risks, and list reasonable preventative steps, review dates and sign-off. It evidences proactive management of sexual harassment risks.

How these documents work together

Used together, the general Harassment and Bullying Policy and the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy set the standards and legal framework. The employee and employer guidance notes translate those policies into clear day-to-day actions, while the risk assessment form provides a structured way to identify and control sexual harassment risks. Collectively, they offer a comprehensive, customisable toolkit for creating a safer, respectful workplace and defending potential claims.

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