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All employees are expected to put the Equal Opportunity Policy into practice. Some employees, however, have specific responsibilities with regard to implementing equal opportunity strategies, eliminate discrimination, harassment and bullying. This procedure identifies these employees and defines their responsibilities.
Managers and supervisors
Pro-actively promote a workplace free of discrimination, harassment and bullying;
Take appropriate action if concerns about discrimination, harassment or bullying are brought to their attention.
Arrange or provide appropriate support to employees who make a complaint about discrimination, harassment, or bullying. This includes dealing fairly with all parties involved and ensuring that the complainant is not victimized.
Take active steps to implement the Equal Opportunity Policy and associated procedures, including the Complaints – Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Procedure and
Provide appropriate training and information to employees about acceptable and unacceptable workplace behaviors.
The Operations Manager assists employees who:
Perceive that they have experienced discrimination, harassment or bullying;
Believe that an allegation of discrimination, harassment or bullying may be/has been made against them;
Believe that they are being/have been victimized for their association with a matter concerning discrimination, harassment or bullying; or Are attempting to facilitate harmonious working relationships during (or subsequent to) a matter concerning discrimination, harassment or bullying.
The further duties of the Operations Manager includes:
Referring the complainant, when appropriate, to other sources of assistance, including counselling services;
Implementing the Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Policy and associated procedures, including the Complaints – Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Procedure and
Providing the directors , with a written report on each matter.
If the Operations Manager believes that a sexual assault or other criminal offence has occurred, he/she informs the Manager, Ops Manager immediately and assists the complainant to consult the police and appropriate support services, as appropriate.
Related documents
Internal
Discrimination, Bullying, and Harassment Procedure
Employee Assistance Program Procedure
Equal Opportunity Policy