General Safety Rights at Work
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Workplaces generally have a responsibility to provide a safe environment, and most have policies in place for raising safety concerns confidentially and without fear. This is worth asking about directly, without any hesitation at all. It remains true regardless of the path someone ultimately chooses to take. This is something worth clarifying early, even before deciding anything at all.
Speaking with a trusted manager, human resources contact, or an external support service can help clarify what options exist within a specific workplace setting. It remains true at every stage of what can be a difficult process. It applies no matter how someone decides to move forward from here. This is a right worth knowing about, whether or not it is used.
1800RESPECT is on 1800 737 732, and Lifeline is on 13 11 14, both available any hour for workplace related concerns. There is no wrong time to ask for a little support. These services exist precisely for moments like this one. You do not have to work through this entirely on your own.