Stage 7 · Lesson 5 of 7
Workplace rights and reporting harassment
You have a right to a workplace free from , bullying and discrimination. Read your company's code of conduct, the document that sets out how people must behave. Find the reporting routes: your manager, HR, an ethics or whistleblowing line, and outside bodies such as a labour authority.
If something happens, write it down: dates, what was said or done, who was present, and any messages. Report it through the written process. You can bring a trusted colleague with you.
, meaning punishment for reporting, is prohibited in many countries and company policies. Laws differ, so check local sources. Knowing the process before you need it makes acting easier.
Common trapstaying silent because you are new and on probation, which often lets the behaviour continue.
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Resources for this stage
Start with· follow one of these
- GuideFreeMental Health at Work (WHO fact sheet)
World Health Organization
A calm, global summary of work-related stress and what employers and workers can do
- GuideFreeGitLab's Guide to All-Remote
GitLab
Detailed guidance on remote etiquette, async habits and boundaries from an all-remote company
Keep handy
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