Policy Query

Summary

The requester asked if the Cabinet Office's anti-bullying policy applies to the Isle of Man Post Office (IOMPO). The authority confirmed that the policy does not extend to IOMPO, as they have their own separate HR policies and procedures.

Key Facts

• The Office of Human Resources does not provide HR services to the Isle of Man Post Office (IOMPO).
• IOMPO does not use the Cabinet Office's Prevention of Bullying, Harassment and Victimisation at Work Policy.
• IOMPO has its own specific policy in place regarding bullying and harassment.
• Requests for information on IOMPO policies should be directed to IOMPO Human Resources or their FOI Coordinators.
• The request was closed on 14 December 2020 with all information sent.

Data Disclosed

• 1596385
• 2020-12-10
• 2020-12-14
• 698447
• 664664
• IM1 3PN
• IM2 1AA

Original Request

Does the following policy extend to the IOMPO? Prevention of Bullying, Harassment and Victimisation at work https://www.gov.im/media/629669/preventionofbullyingharassmentbo.pdf

Data Tables (3)

Full Response Text

Government Office Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3PN Telephone: (+44) 01624 686244 Website: www.gov.im/co

Our ref: 1596385 14 December 2020

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 10 December 2020 and which states:

"Does the following policy extend to the IOMPO? Prevention of Bullying, Harassment and Victimisation at work https://www.gov.im/media/629669/preventionofbullyingharassmentbo.pd f "

Our response to your request is as follows: The Office of Human Resources does not provide HR services to the Isle of Man Post Office (IOMPO). The IOMPO do not use the Prevention of Bullying, Harassment and Victimisation at Work Policy and have their own policy in place. For further information on IOMPO policies, please contact IOMPO Human Resources on 698447 or the IOMPO FOI Coordinators on 664664 at: Isle of Man Post Office Postal Headquarters Spring Valley Industrial Estate Douglas Isle of Man IM2 1AA Please quote the reference number 1596385 in any future communications.

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Yours sincerely