Harassment & Grievance Report
Submit a workplace harassment or grievance report — optionally anonymously. Covers incidents of bullying, discrimination, and misconduct under Art. 328 OR.
About this template
The Harassment and Grievance Report enables employees to report workplace misconduct confidentially. Anonymous submission is supported. Reports are routed to the designated HR contact or external ombudsperson.
- Type and description of incident
- Date, location, and frequency
- Persons involved and witnesses
- Impact on the reporter
- Desired resolution
- Supporting evidence upload
- Optional identity disclosure
Anti-retaliation protection
Swiss law (Art. 328 OR) obliges employers to protect employees from harassment and retaliation. Submitting this report is a protected act. Your identity is never disclosed without your consent.
How to use this template
Open the form
Click 'Use template' to activate it in your organisation's Schweizerform dashboard.
Choose anonymity
You may submit without providing your name. Anonymous submissions are fully supported.
Describe the incident
Provide as much detail as possible to help the investigation.
Attach evidence
Upload screenshots, emails, or documents if available.
Legal framework in Switzerland
Art. 328 OR requires employers to take all measures to protect employees from bullying, sexual harassment, and discrimination. The Gleichstellungsgesetz (GlG) specifically addresses gender-based harassment. The Whistleblower Directive (EU 2019/1937) applies to Swiss companies operating in the EU.
What is workplace harassment?
Harassment (Belästigung / harcèlement) includes repeated hostile behaviour, unwanted sexual conduct, discrimination based on protected characteristics (gender, origin, disability, religion), and psychological pressure intended to demean or destabilise an employee.
FAQ: Can I report anonymously?
Yes. You may leave the identity fields blank. Anonymous reports are treated with equal seriousness. Providing contact details allows HR to follow up with you, but it is never required.
FAQ: What happens after I submit?
The designated HR officer or ombudsperson reviews the report within the agreed timeframe (typically 5 business days). You will be contacted if you provided your details. All reports are stored encrypted and access is strictly limited.