A complaint of bullying should be dealt with through a proper procedure. The steps an employer must take should be set out in your organisation's bullying and harassment or grievance procedure.
If you decide to make a formal complaint, your employer should at least:
- investigate your complaint promptly;
- interview you, allowing you to be accompanied by a fellow worker or union rep if you wish;
- interview the alleged bully, making sure they know they may face disciplinary action; and
- if the investigation reveals that there has been bullying or other harassment, and that there are grounds for disciplinary action, this should be dealt with under the employer's disciplinary procedures.
