Problem
You are the Co-ordinator of a small community-based organization.
A staff member tells you that they feel bullied in the workplace by two other staff members. S/he feels that there are nasty comments made about their race and sexuality. You are also told s/he does not feel safe or welcome in the workplace and often cries after work and believe that their overall health is being impacted.
Task
1. What are the issues in this situation?
2. What are the legal ramifications?
3. What legislation has been breached?
4. How would you respond?
5. What are the managerial and organizational responsibilities in relation to this issue?
6. How would you use specialist legal advice to prevent this type of workplace behaviour occurring in
7. Identify the issues in this situation.
8. Explain the potential legal ramifications.
9. Identifies the legislation that has been breached. (Includes WHS legislation, Equal opportunity legislation)
10. Explain an appropriate managerial/organizational response.
11. Explain the managerial and organizational responsibilities in relation to this issue.
12. Provides recommendations to prevent this type of workplace behaviour occurring in the future.
13. Provide 3 examples of professional boundaries for work in the community sector?