This template document has been prepared to assist employers with their legal
requirement to provide the following essential policies and procedures to new or
current employees.

• Grievance Procedure.
• Disciplinary Procedure Policy.
• Prevention of Workplace Bullying and Harassment Policy.

The grievance and disciplinary procedures must be issued to employees within 28
days of commencing employment, and employers are also required to demonstrate
to employees that they have clear policies and procedures to handle any incidents of
bullying, harassment or sexual harassment in the workplace.
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Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) Inspections
In the event of a WRC Inspection, an inspector may request evidence that copies of
the above policies and procedures have been issued to employees.
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This template has been prepared using plain language to ensure that it can be easily
read and understood and prepared in line with the relevant Codes of Practice.
If you order the template, you will receive a template document which includes useful
instructions to guide you in preparing an essential policies and procedures document
for your business.