1 Policy statement 1.1 [Insert name of employer] is committed to ensuring that all its staff are treated with dignity and respect and treat others in the same way. We believe that all staff, regardless of role or status, have the right to work in an environment which is free from any form of harassment and/or bullying. 1.2 This policy should be read together with our [Equality, diversity and inclusion policy]. 1.3 This policy applies to all staff working for us, whether at our premises, at home or elsewhere, including agency workers, apprentices, consultants, contractors, directors, employees, homeworkers, interns, temporary workers and volunteers. 1.4 All staff[, and all agency and temporary staff, contractors and others working at our premises or elsewhere alongside our staff,] are required to read this policy and to ensure that they understand what types of behaviour may amount to: 1.4.1 bullying (see paragraph 3); 1.4.2 standard harassment (see paragraph 5); or 1.4.3 sexual harassment (see paragraph 6). If you have any queries, please refer to [the HR department]. 1.5 This policy has been drafted with the assistance of [trade union representatives OR a representative group of employees], to ensure