Take action sooner, rather than later:

• The longer bullying remains unresolved, the greater the impact and the more difficult it becomes to resolve. Ask for help early from your health and safety representative, FSU workplace representative or organiser.
• Keep a diary
• Don’t allow yourself to be isolated

Personal Approaches

• Talk to others who you think might also be experiencing bullying for mutual support or to take action together.
• If you suffer ill-health effects seek medical help or counseling.
• Most employers have a worker assistance program that allows you to access a counselor for support, confidentially and free of charge.

In your workplace:

• Ask for a copy of your employer’s workplace bullying policy;
• If your workplace has no bullying policy, contact the FSU Member  Rights Centre on 1300 366 378;
• If your workplace does have a policy, review it with your colleagues and your FSU workplace representative to see whether it is effective or not;
• Set agreed standards for behaviour in the workplace;
• Speak out when you see bullying behaviour;
• Enter the details of incidents in your bullying diary;
• Talk to your Health and Safety Representative, FSU workplace representative or FSU organiser about holding your employer to their obligations;
• Promote a safer and healthier workplace by supporting your colleagues and encouraging them to join the union.

Workers Compensation

If you suffer ill-health effects from bullying:

• Make an incident report;
• Seek medical help from your GP and a specialist if necessary;
• Get advice from the FSU on the process to make your claim;
• Familiarise yourself with your employer’s workers compensation procedures;
• Lodge a claim;
• Consult a solicitor (if you don’t have a solicitor, the FSU can refer you to one).