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3.3.3 Definition (Sexual Harassment) ........................................................................................... 29

3.3.4 Behaviour that may constitute sexual harassment ............................................................. 29
3.3.5 Duty of those responsible for employees ............................................................................ 30

3.3.6 Sanctions and Miscellaneous matters ................................................................................. 30
3.3.7 Complaints Procedure .......................................................................................................... 31

3.4 BULLYING .................................................................................................................................... 31
3.4.1 Definition (Bullying) ............................................................................................................. 31
3.4.2 Behaviour that will be considered to be bullying ................................................................ 31

3.4.3 Informal Procedure .............................................................................................................. 32
3.4.4 Formal Procedure ................................................................................................................ 32

3.4.5 Investigation ......................................................................................................................... 33
3.4.6 Outcome .............................................................................................................................. 33
3.4.7 Confidentiality ...................................................................................................................... 33

3.5 EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY .................................................................................................. 33
3.5.1 Recruitment and Promotion ................................................................................................ 34

3.5.2 Job Descriptions and Working Patterns ............................................................................... 34
3.5.3 Selection ............................................................................................................................... 34

3.5.4 Training ................................................................................................................................ 34
3.5.5 Disabilities ............................................................................................................................ 34

3.5.6 Harassment .......................................................................................................................... 35
3.5.7 Responsibilities .................................................................................................................... 35
3.5.8 Complaints ........................................................................................................................... 35

3.6 TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY ...................................................................................... 35
3.6.1 Objectives ............................................................................................................................. 35

3.6.2 Responsibilities .................................................................................................................... 36
3.6.3 Eligibility for training ............................................................................................................ 36

3.6.4 Allowable Expenses (Training) ............................................................................................. 36
3.6.5 Conditions ............................................................................................................................ 36

3.7 MAKING A PROTECTED DISCLOSURE .......................................................................................... 36
3.7.1 Relevant Wrongdoings ......................................................................................................... 37
3.7.2 Disclosure Criteria ................................................................................................................ 37

3.7.3 Procedure for Making a Disclosure ...................................................................................... 37
3.8 MATERNITY LEAVE AND MATERNITY BENEFIT ............................................................................ 37

3.8.1 Time off for Ante - Natal Classes .......................................................................................... 37
3.8.2 Time off for antenatal and postnatal care ........................................................................... 38
3.8.3 Qualifying Conditions ........................................................................................................... 38

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