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hold further grievance meetings as we consider appropriate. Such meetings
will be arranged without unreasonable delay.
We will write to you, usually within one week of the final grievance meeting,
to inform you of the outcome of your grievance and any further action that we
intend to take to resolve the grievance. We will also remind you of your right of
appeal. Where appropriate we may hold a meeting to give you this information
in person.
Appeals
If the grievance has not been resolved to your satisfaction you may appeal in
writing to a Director stating your full grounds of appeal, within one week of the
date on which the decision was sent or given to you.
We will hold an appeal meeting, normally within one week of receiving your
written appeal. If possible, this will be dealt with impartially by a more senior
manager who has not previously been involved in the case (although they
may ask anyone previously involved to be present). You have a right to bring a
companion to the meeting (see above).
We will confirm our final decision in writing, usually within one week of the
appeal hearing. This is the end of the procedure and there is no further appeal.

5. Personal Harassment and Bullying Policy and Procedure
Introduction
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all staff are treated and treat
others with dignity and respect, free from harassment and bullying. All staff
should take the time to ensure they understand what types of behaviour are
unacceptable under this policy.
This policy covers harassment or bullying which occurs both in and out of
the workplace, such as on business trips or at events or work-related social
functions. It covers bullying and harassment by staff and also by third parties
such as customers, suppliers or visitors to our premises.
Many people in our society are victimised and harassed as a result of their race,
colour, ethnic or national origin, religious belief, political opinion or affiliation,
sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age or disability.
Personal harassment and bullying takes many forms ranging from tasteless
jokes and abusive remarks to pestering for sexual favours, threatening
behaviour and actual physical abuse. Whatever form it takes, harassment and
bullying are always taken seriously and are totally unacceptable.
We recognise that harassment and bullying can exist in the workplace, as

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