Bullying & Harassment for Employees

This course explains what bullying and harassment look like at work, in person and online, and how UK law protects you, including the Equality Act 2010 and the Protection from Harassment Act 1997. You will learn how to tell banter from bullying, how to respond safely if you experience or witness unacceptable behaviour, and how informal and formal routes for raising a concern work.
Modules
4
Duration
About 40 minutes
Pass mark
80%
Assessment
10 questions from a bank of 16

Learning outcomes

  • ✓Describe what bullying and harassment mean at work, using the ACAS description and the Equality Act 2010
  • ✓Recognise examples of bullying and harassment in person, in meetings and online
  • ✓Distinguish between friendly banter and behaviour that crosses the line
  • ✓Explain the impact bullying and harassment can have on people and teams
  • ✓Choose suitable informal or formal steps if you experience or witness unacceptable behaviour
  • ✓Explain why victimisation for raising a concern is unlawful

Course contents

  1. Module 1: What bullying and harassment are

    Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions

  2. Module 2: Recognising bullying and harassment

    Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  3. Module 3: If it happens to you or you witness it

    Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  4. Module 4: Raising a concern and your protections

    Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions

  5. Final assessment & certificate