WORKPLACE BULLYING POLICY

Definitions

The following definitions apply to the terms and conditions set out below that govern the contract of services between you and us.

"the Builder", "we", "us", "our" means Dcon Enterprises

Agreement

By entering the Builders worksite and engaging in work you agree to adhere to this policy.

Policy Effective Date: 12/6/2025

Signature:

Authorized Representative of Dcon Enterprises

Bullying Definition

"Bullying" is defined as "repeated, unreasonable behaviour directed toward an employee, or group of employees, that creates a risk to health and safety". Some behaviours of bullying are:

  • Verbal abuse
  • Excluding or isolating employees
  • Psychological harassment
  • Intimidation or assigning of work tasks unrelated to the job
  • Deliberately withholding information that is vital for effective work performance
  • Unfair criticism
  • Deliberately humiliating an employee
  • Ignoring or belittling an employee's contribution or opinion

The Builder does not condone bullying or violent behaviour in the workplace whether the source of such behaviour is internal to The Builder's employees, or external, (eg on- site sub – contractors, customers).

Policy

Australian Work Health and Safety legislation prohibits bullying or harassing behaviour that may cause or create a risk of physical or mental injury to another person.

The Builder does not condone bullying or violent behaviour in the workplace whether the source of such behaviour is internal to The Builder's employees, or external, (eg on- site sub – contractors, customers).

Management Responsibilities

Any complaint will be treated promptly by management and with complete confidentiality. All records relating to a workplace bullying claim will be kept in a confidential file and can only be accessed by management or others involved in the claim process.

Employee Responsibilities

All employees and subcontractors of The Builder must comply with this policy.

Where it comes to the attention of an employee of the Builder, that a dispute will result in a disciplinary offence, the matter must be reported to The Builder. Disciplinary action will be taken people who victimises in retaliation against a person who has complained of workplace bullying.

If an employee believes that they are subjected to workplace bullying they should contact The Builder.

Employees should be aware that spreading gossip or rumours about alleged workplace bullying or falsely accusing somebody of engaging in bullying against a person may expose them to defamation action.

The Builder also recognises false accusations of workplace bullying can have serious effects on innocent people.

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