What is the first step a supervisor should take?

What is the first step a supervisor should take?

As recommended by the EEOC, when a supervisor receives a complaint, or otherwise learns of sexual harassment in the workplace, the first step he or she should take is immediate responsive action.

What does hostile work environment mean?

A hostile work environment is a workplace in which unwelcome comments or conduct based on gender, race, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, age, or other legally protected characteristics unreasonably interfere with an employee's work performance or create an intimidating or offensive work

How employers can prevent and respond to allegations of employment discrimination?

Remind employees in writing that they must comply with employer policies prohibiting discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Remind the employees named in the complaint that allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation are taken seriously and provide the employees with a copy of the written policies.