last updated 11/09/19
ASSISTANCE
FOR MANAGERS IN HARASSMENT COMPLAINTS
When a complaint has been filed against a manager under the "Harassment in the Workplace Policy" his or her career will probably never be the same.
Awareness of the Harassment Policy has given rise to a new kind of grievance procedure under the category "Abuse of Authority". The Manager is almost powerless responding to this kind of grievance and carries with him/her the stigma of sexual harassment even where none is present. Worse, neither Human Resources nor the line management are comfortable giving the manager support, for fear of being seen to show favouritism.
The
manager needs support and advice in a most difficult period but has virtually
no one to turn to
there is
no Union representative for the manager. Colleagues, even friends, become
uncomfortable. Many managers will seek out legal counsel, thus amplifying
an already sensitive situation.
Article: Avoiding Untrue Harassment Charges
OBJECTIVE
To minimize the damage already done and try to avoid the manager's subsequent behaviour exacerbating an already difficult situation.
The level of support has ranged from:
