No, there is no legal requirement, but an employer may adopt one voluntarily.

No. Victimisation is prohibited.

Yes. Article 29A applies to conduct between persons in the work environment and is not limited to conduct carried out by an employer.

Yes. You may file a complaint before the Industrial Tribunal within four months of the alleged breach. The Tribunal may award compensation and other remedies. A complaint can also be made with DIER, however, the Department does not award compensation.

You should consider reporting the matter through the employer’s established procedures and keep any relevant information or evidence, such as messages, emails or other records. Where appropriate, you may also seek advice regarding the legal remedies available to you.

A single incident may be sufficient to initiate proceedings. Article 29A expressly covers conduct occurring as either a single occurrence or repeatedly.