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3.2.4 Grievances during disciplinary procedures .......................................................................... 27

3.3 HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL HARRASSMENT .............................................................................. 27
3.3.1 Definition (Harassment) ....................................................................................................... 28

3.3.2 Behaviour that may constitute harassment ........................................................................ 28
3.3.3 Definition (Sexual Harassment) ........................................................................................... 28

3.3.4 Behaviour that may constitute sexual harassment ............................................................. 28
3.3.5 Duty of those responsible for employees ............................................................................ 28
3.3.6 Sanctions and Miscellaneous matters ................................................................................. 28

3.3.7 Complaints Procedure .......................................................................................................... 29
3.4 BULLYING .................................................................................................................................... 30

3.4.1 Definition (Bullying) ............................................................................................................. 30
3.4.2 Behaviour that will be considered to be bullying ................................................................ 30
3.4.3 Informal Procedure .............................................................................................................. 31

3.4.4 Formal Procedure ................................................................................................................ 31
3.4.5 Investigation ......................................................................................................................... 32

3.4.6 Outcome .............................................................................................................................. 32
3.4.7 Confidentiality ...................................................................................................................... 32

3.5 EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY .................................................................................................. 32
3.5.1 Recruitment and Promotion ................................................................................................ 32

3.5.2 Job Descriptions and Working Patterns ............................................................................... 33
3.5.3 Selection ............................................................................................................................... 33
3.5.4 Training ................................................................................................................................ 33

3.5.5 Harassment .......................................................................................................................... 33
3.5.6 Responsibilities .................................................................................................................... 33

3.5.7 Complaints ........................................................................................................................... 33
3.5.8 Disabilities ............................................................................................................................ 34

3.6 PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT ........................................................................................................... 34
3.6.1 Sheehy Motor Group Code of Conduct................................................................................ 34

3.6.2 Company Clothing and Standard of Dress ........................................................................... 35
3.6.3 Personal Grooming Policy .................................................................................................... 35
3.6.4 Fitness for Work ................................................................................................................... 36

3.7 TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY ...................................................................................... 36
3.7.1 Objectives ............................................................................................................................. 36

3.7.2 Responsibilities .................................................................................................................... 37
3.7.3 Eligibility for training ............................................................................................................ 37
3.7.4 Allowable Expenses (Training) ............................................................................................. 37

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