Bullying & Harassment

Every employee has the right to a safe, respectful workplace. Bullying and harassment are more than just unpleasant experiences; they can seriously affect your health, wellbeing and career.

• Bullying is repeated, inappropriate behaviour that undermines your dignity at work. It can come from managers, colleagues or even subordinates.
• Harassment happens when you are subjected to unwanted behaviour connected to one of the nine protected grounds under Irish equality law (such as gender, race, disability, or age).
• Sexual harassment is any form of unwanted verbal, non-verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that creates a hostile or intimidating work environment.

These behaviours are unacceptable and unlawful. Employers are obliged to prevent and address them.