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BUS 310 Assignment 1 - HR Management
BUS 310 Assignment 1 - HR Management
Assignment 1 – HR Management
Vrenda Parham
type, the employer has a legal, ethical, and employee relations obligation to thoroughly
investigate the allegations. In my conversation with the female employee, I would begin by
acknowledging her concerns and assure her that Human Resources (HR) takes her complaint
seriously. I would inform her that sexual harassment is defined by the EEOC as unwelcome
sexual advances in the work environment and I would assure her that she had taken the
appropriate action in reporting the incident regardless of the investigation outcome. I would ask
that she inform me immediately of any retaliation or ongoing harassment she might experience
as it would not be tolerated. To begin my investigation, I would ask her for any dates, times,
situations and witnesses present when she felt sexually harassed. I would listen carefully and
thoroughly document the details of her version to what had taken place. We would discuss
possible options to resolve the issue such as relocating to another department, changing working
hours, or other possible options. We would discuss her rights and possible outcomes from this
complaint, which could include a warning, reprimand, or perhaps dismissal of the harasser. I
would advise her that her complaint will be kept confidential within the HR Department and I
would strive to find a resolution that creates a safe and comfortable work environment for her
harassment within the company. I would inform her that a fair and just investigation will be
conducted on her behalf as well as that of the accused and I would ask that she be patient while
I would set up a private meeting with the accused male coworker to inform him that a
complaint has been filed and to allow him to address the coworker’s allegations. I would request
that he provide details of the events which resulted in this claim of sexual harassment. It is of
utmost importance to hear his response and explanation as to why or if he continued to request
dates from his female coworker after repeated denials. I would inform him that no acts of
retaliation or unethical actions will be tolerated and would request that he refrain from any future
personal conversations with the female coworker. I would assure him that a fair and just
assessment would be conducted on his behalf as well as that of the accuser to determine if any