8 ways not to bully according to the Fair Work Commissions Anti-bullying Benchbook Workplace bullying occurs when an individual repeatedly behaves unreasonably towards a worker and that behavior creates a risk to health and safety. Return to previous page 8 ways not to bully according to the Fair Work Commissions Anti-bullying Benchbook 20 September 2016 The Fair Work Commissions Anti-bullying Benchbook is designed to assist parties lodging or responding to anti-bullying applications under the Fair Work Act 2009. It has been arranged to reflect the process users would follow when applying for a order to stop bullying in the workplace. According to the benchbook, the following are 8 ways not to bully: Behave in a reasonable manner Don’t be aggressive or intimidating Don’t make belittling or humiliating comments Don’t victimise workers Don’t spread malicious rumours Don’t make practical jokes or participate in ‘initiation’ of new workers Don’t exclude workers from work-related events Don’t have unreasonable work expectations Have a curly HR question you'd like a simple answer to? Need to check an employee's pay rate? Want to be sure about a leave entitlement you're meant to provide? Ask a workplace relations expert advice for free by calling our Free Employer Advice Line on 1300 496 955 to get a straight answer - no obligations. Sign up to get the latest news and updates First name* Last name* Email Address* we respect your privacy Like what you’re hearing? With plans available from just $58 per week, now is an excellent time to join Workplace Assured. PROTECTION REASSURANCE GUIDANCE Call free on 1300 575 394 or Get a quote