HARASSMENT AND BULLYING POLICY TEMPLATE

This “Harassment and Bullying Policy” has been drafted for use in the United Arab Emirates in line with best practices.

It provides employees with assurance that their employer is committed to preventing harassment and bullying at work. It contains directions on how to face bullying informally and through a proper formal procedure.

This Policy refers to most known illicit basis of discrimination and harassment, including age, race, sex, and disability. It sets out the employer’s commitment to protect its personnel from bullying and harassment.

The Federal Decree-Law 33 of 2021 (Labour Law) bans all types of sexual harassment and bullying (oral/physical/psychological).

This Policy contains the following sections:

1.       Policy Statement

2.       Harassment

3.       Grounds of Harassment and Bullying

4.       Reporting

5.       Legal Framework

6.       Procedure

7.       Breaches of this Policy

8.       Responsibility

9.       Confidentiality

10.   Communication

Jurisdiction

This Policy is intended for use in the United Arab Emirates.

Before Execution

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