Responding to Workplace Sexual Harassment

This assignment outlines the steps an HR manager should take when addressing a complaint of sexual harassment in the workplace. It emphasizes the importance of providing a safe environment for both the accuser and the accused, while adhering to legal guidelines and company policy. The document details how to gather information from both parties, conduct a thorough investigation, and implement appropriate disciplinary actions. It also stresses the need for transparency, fairness, and protection against retaliation.

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As the responsible Human Resource Manager of the organization, I would ask the female
employee for how long has it been happening around with her, and would try to know if she is
willing to cite any proof for the accusation. In case she brings a convincing proof with her, I will
certainly assure her of the strictest penalty to be imposed on the male co-worker. However, in
case of valid proof being cited on part of her, I would assure her that the company has its strong
employee well-being policy, whereby the company will conduct a thorough investigation of the
complaint launched, and will penalize if anybody deserves punishment. Since the female
employee might be scared and intimidated by the sexual harassment she has experienced, I
would also assure her that she will remain safe from retaliation on part of the co-worker in the
long run, and the company will see to it.
Next, I will call the male employee, and I would first inform him about the accusation of
workplace harassment levelled against him. I would communicate to him the important policies
of the Department of Labour, USA, which strictly prohibits any form of workplace harassment,
and is treated as a condemnable offence. I would inquire if he has recently engaged in any
unprofessional, offensive conduct at workplace or not. Next, I would inform him that the
management authority of the company will observe his behaviour henceforth, and any deviation
from expected behaviour will bring him to penalty. I will inform him that no act of retaliation or
unethical action against the co-worker will be tolerated. Next, I would also assure him that the
company would conduct a fair and just investigation on behalf of him as well as the accuser.

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