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3.3.2 Behaviour that may constitute harassment ........................................................................ 27

3.3.3 Definition (Sexual Harassment) ........................................................................................... 27
3.3.4 Behaviour that may constitute sexual harassment ............................................................. 27

3.3.5 Duty of those responsible for employees ............................................................................ 27
3.3.6 Sanctions and Miscellaneous matters ................................................................................. 27

3.3.7 Complaints Procedure .......................................................................................................... 28
3.4 BULLYING .................................................................................................................................... 29
3.4.1 Definition (Bullying) ............................................................................................................. 29

3.4.2 Behaviour that will be considered to be bullying ................................................................ 29
3.4.3 Informal Procedure .............................................................................................................. 30

3.4.4 Formal Procedure ................................................................................................................ 30
3.4.5 Investigation ......................................................................................................................... 31
3.4.6 Outcome .............................................................................................................................. 31

3.4.7 Confidentiality ...................................................................................................................... 31
3.5 EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY .................................................................................................. 31

3.5.1 Recruitment and Promotion ................................................................................................ 31
3.5.2 Job Descriptions and Working Patterns ............................................................................... 32

3.5.3 Selection ............................................................................................................................... 32
3.5.4 Training ................................................................................................................................ 32

3.5.5 Disabilities ............................................................................................................................ 32
3.5.6 Harassment .......................................................................................................................... 32
3.5.7 Responsibilities .................................................................................................................... 32

3.5.8 Complaints ........................................................................................................................... 33
3.6 TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY ...................................................................................... 33

3.6.1 Objectives ............................................................................................................................. 33
3.6.2 Responsibilities .................................................................................................................... 33

3.6.3 Eligibility for training ............................................................................................................ 34
3.6.4 Allowable Expenses (Training) ............................................................................................. 34

3.6.5 Conditions ............................................................................................................................ 34
3.7 MAKING A PROTECTED DISCLOSURE .......................................................................................... 34
3.7.1 Relevant Wrongdoings ......................................................................................................... 34

3.7.2 Disclosure Criteria ................................................................................................................ 35
3.7.3 Procedure for Making a Disclosure ...................................................................................... 35

3.8 MATERNITY LEAVE AND MATERNITY BENEFIT ............................................................................ 35
3.8.1 Time off for Ante - Natal Classes .......................................................................................... 35
3.8.2 Time off for antenatal and postnatal care ........................................................................... 36

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