30 December 2009

Dear Ms Gray

Re: Freedom of Information Request

In response to your Freedom of Information Request, I can confirm the following.

Para 1 - We are unable to answer this question as we do not have a HR system that records reasons for absence.

Para 2 - The Grievance and Disciplinary database only records complaints for the joint category “Harassment and/or Bullying”, it does not record cases for just bullying. Therefore the figure given will include both types of cases.

55 cases which included elements of Harassment and/or Bullying were reported to Corporate Human Resources during the period 1^st August 2004 to 31^st October 2008.

However it should be noted that historically it is known that there has been under-reporting of cases to this section. Therefore, the figures only reflect the `known' number of cases; potentially there may have been other cases that Corporate HR are not aware of.

Para 3 - 4

If you are unhappy with the service you have received in relation to your request and wish to make a complaint, please write to:

Amy Hardiman

Freedom of Information & Corporate Complaints Coordinator

Office of the Chief Executive

Wolverhampton City Council

Civic Centre, St Peter's Square

Wolverhampton

01902 550363

[email address]

You also have a right of appeal to the Information Commissioner at:

The Information Commissioner's Office

Wycliffe House

Water Lane

Wilmslow

Cheshire

SK9 5AF

Yours sincerely

Anne Dokov

Chief Human Resources Officer

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Anne Dokov

Chief Human Resources Officer

Civic Centre St Peter's Square

Wolverhampton WV1 1HE

Main Switchboard (01902) 556556

Website www.wolverhampton.gov.uk