Similar concerns, different meaningsThese terms overlap, but they are not the same thing. Turn over each card to see a plain-English explanation.0 of 5 cards turned overWorkplace bullyingA repeated pattern, not a one-off disagreement. Tap to turn overWorkplace bullyingUnder the national workplace bullying definition, this is repeated unreasonable behaviour towards a worker or group of workers that creates a risk to health and safety. The Fair Work Act also excludes reasonable management action carried out in a reasonable way from that definition. Turn backHarassmentUnwanted behaviour that can intimidate, humiliate or offend. Tap to turn overHarassmentHarassment is unwanted behaviour that may intimidate, humiliate or offend. It can breach workplace policy. Whether it is unlawful depends on the circumstances and the law that applies. Turn backDiscriminationUnfair treatment linked to a protected characteristic. Tap to turn overDiscriminationDiscrimination is unfair treatment connected to a characteristic protected by the relevant law. Examples may include race, sex, disability, religion or sexual orientation. This list is not exhaustive, and Victorian and national laws can both apply. Turn backSexual harassmentUnwelcome sexual behaviour. It does not have to be repeated. Tap to turn overSexual harassmentSexual harassment is unwelcome sexual behaviour. Under the Fair Work Act test, behaviour may be sexual harassment where a reasonable person would have anticipated the possibility that it would offend, humiliate or intimidate. It does not always need to be repeated. Turn backReasonable management actionManaging work fairly is part of the job. Tap to turn overReasonable management actionManagers can give feedback, set expectations and direct work. This should be done fairly and in a reasonable way. Reasonable management action carried out reasonably is not workplace bullying by itself. Turn back
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