Identifying and addressing workplace violence and harassment in the UK
What is the definition of workplace harassment?
Unwanted conduct related to a relevant protected characteristic
Any form of physical violence in the workplace
Disciplinary actions taken by an employer
Workplace gossip and rumors
Which of the following are examples of workplace violence?
Physical assault
Verbal abuse
Threats of violence
Constructive feedback
Sexual harassment
Under UK law, which act specifically addresses workplace harassment?
Equality Act 2010
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Employment Rights Act 1996
Data Protection Act 2018
Which of these are considered protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010?
Age
Gender reassignment
Marital status
Race
Religion or belief
What steps should an employee take if they experience workplace harassment?
Report it to their line manager or HR department
Ignore it and hope it stops
Confront the harasser aggressively
Resign immediately
Which of the following behaviors could be considered bullying in the workplace?
Spreading malicious rumors
Excluding someone socially
Providing constructive criticism
Undermining someone's work
What is the primary purpose of a workplace harassment policy?
To provide guidelines for acceptable behaviour and procedures for addressing complaints
To outline job responsibilities
To determine salary scales
To schedule work shifts
How can employers prevent workplace violence and harassment?
Implementing clear policies and procedures
Providing regular training and awareness programmes
Ignoring minor incidents
Encouraging open communication
What role do bystanders play in addressing workplace harassment?
They can support the victim and report the incident
They should stay out of it
They should join in to avoid being targeted
They should confront the harasser aggressively
What is the first step in conducting a risk assessment for workplace violence?
Identifying potential hazards
Implementing control measures
Reviewing existing policies
Training employees
Which UK organization provides guidance on preventing workplace violence and harassment?
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
National Health Service (NHS)
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Department for Transport
What is a common sign that an employee might be experiencing workplace harassment?
Increased absenteeism
Decreased productivity
Frequent complaints about colleagues
Improved performance
Sudden changes in behavior
What should be included in a workplace violence prevention program?
Clear policies and procedures
Regular training sessions
Support systems for victims
Ignoring minor incidents
Risk assessments
Which of the following is NOT a form of workplace harassment?
Constructive criticism
Sexual harassment
Racial discrimination
Bullying
What is the role of a designated harassment officer in the workplace?
To handle complaints and conduct investigations
To manage payroll
To oversee marketing strategies
To organise team-building activities
How often should workplace harassment training be conducted?
Annually
Only during onboarding
Every five years
Never
What is the first step an employer should take when they receive a harassment complaint?
Acknowledge receipt of the complaint and begin an investigation
Ignore the complaint
Immediately terminate the accused employee
Publicly announce the complaint
Which of the following is a potential consequence for employers who fail to address workplace harassment?
Legal action
Damage to reputation
Decreased employee morale
Increased productivity
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