Racial Harassment

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What Is Racial Harassment?

Unfair treatment, insults, or exclusion based on your race, colour, nationality, or ethnicity.

Why Does It Matter?

It’s unlawful and damages your wellbeing and dignity.

What It Looks Like

Racist jokes or comments – Mocking accents or culture – Exclusion from opportunities – Offensive symbols or graffiti

Who Do I Report It To?

HR or your employer – Human Rights Commission if unresolved – Lawyer for grievance support

Keeping Yourself Safe

Record incidents carefully – Save messages or evidence – Seek support from whānau or colleagues

What If They Don’t Believe Me?

You still have rights under the law – A lawyer can escalate your case

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Racial harassment occurs when employers or other people in authority in your workplace subject you to unwelcome or offensive behaviour.

This might be through words or physical behaviour of a sexual nature and their behaviour has a negative effect on your employment, job performance or job satisfaction. And messes with your mind.

Sexual harassment is a serious offence that can have severe consequences for the affected employee’s mental and physical well-being. The Employment Relations Act 2000 defines sexual harassment in New Zealand law. Many believe that sexual harassment only involves seeking sexual favours, but the scope is much wider than that. It also includes language, materials or behaviour that is sexual in nature, whether it’s verbal, written, visual or physical. If the conduct has affected the job performance or satisfaction of the employee, then it may be classified as sexual harassment. You must get support if you feel uncomfortable and unsafe at work.

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Experiencing racial harassment can be deeply distressing for employees. Employers can support staff by listening carefully to their complaint and showing empathy.

Assuring them their concerns will be taken seriously and addressed fairly is helpful. Providing access to counselling or EAP services is a bonus for the

If racial harassment is proven, appropriate action must follow — from training or mediation to formal disciplinary measures, depending on severity. Employers should also reassure the employee that action has been taken and steps are in place to prevent it happening again.

Racial harassment is never “just a joke.” Employers have both a legal duty and a moral responsibility to eliminate it from the workplace. By acting quickly and compassionately, you protect your employees, your business, and your reputation.

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