# Bullying, harassment and discrimination Official source: https://www.employment.govt.nz/resolving-problems/bullying-harassment-and-discrimination Scanned: 2026-06-07T03:31:31.402Z Use this as a current official guidance reference, not as a substitute for legal advice. ## Page Text Home Resolving problems Bullying, harassment and discrimination Resolving problems Bullying, harassment and discrimination Learn about preventing and dealing with bullying, harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Resolving problems Problems in the workplace Misconduct Bullying, harassment and discrimination Preventing bullying, harassment and discrimination Bullying at work Harassment at work Discrimination If you feel bullied, harassed or discriminated against Dealing with bullying, harassment and discrimination Illness and injury Migrant exploitation Work relationship problems How to resolve problems Protected disclosure Employment during and after disasters Addressing Holidays Act non-compliance Preventing bullying, harassment and discrimination Preventing bullying, harassment and discrimination in the workplace starts with building the right culture and developing appropriate policies. Bullying at work Bullying at work is a serious health and safety breach. It is a form of misconduct and must be dealt with responsibly. Harassment at work Sexual, racial and other forms of harassment are serious issues that employers must properly investigate and act on. Discrimination The law protects all people from unlawful discrimination in the workplace. If you feel bullied, harassed or discriminated against If you think you are being bullied or harassed or discriminated against at work, you can deal with the matter yourself, ask someone to help informally, or make a formal complaint. Dealing with bullying, harassment and discrimination Bullying, harassment, and discrimination are issues requiring careful handling. Both employers and employees should know their rights, responsibilities and options.