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Human resources expert explains how companies can create safe, equitable workplaces in the #MeToo era <\/em><\/p>\n

\"Fired\"A WeWork employee recently came forward to state that she was fired after reporting rampant sexual harassment in her workplace. In her lawsuit, it is alleged that the $20B co-working company spent more on parties than on sexual harassment training, and that a \u2018frat-boy culture\u2019 permeated the offices.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is clear that sexual harassment on the job is a serious issue that many workplaces are not adequately addressing,\u201d says Rob Wilson, President of Employco USA and human resources expert. \u201cIn my line of work, I have seen firsthand how companies can make severe missteps when trying to handle sexual harassment claims on their own.\u201d<\/p>\n

Employco helps companies to investigate claims of workplace harassment, whether it is a case of quid pro quo or hostile work environments. Wilson says that there are many things employers and managers must consider when investigating a sexual harassment complaint, including:<\/p>\n

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  1. Act quickly<\/strong>. \u201cDon\u2019t delay,\u201d says Wilson. \u201cWaiting can send a bad signal to the victim that what happened to them is not important in the eyes of their employer. Not to mention, as time goes on, the victim, witnesses, and the alleged harasser will be more likely to forget details, and if harassment is found to have occurred, the harasser needs to be disciplined as quickly as possible.\u201d<\/li>\n
  2. Determine who will do the investigation.<\/strong> \u201cIf you are a small or medium-sized company, I would recommend that you consider outsourcing your investigation. Why? Because it is crucial that your investigator has no ties to either the victim or perpetrator,\u201d says Wilson. \u201cThis likely won\u2019t be possible if you are an office of 20 people. Yes, it will be a cost that you may not wish to pay upfront, but it\u2019s better than being sued down the road because you mishandled something as serious as a sexual harassment claim.\u201d<\/li>\n
  3. Keep gender in mind.<\/strong> \u201cIs the accusation coming from a woman? Then, hire a female investigator. Is the accuser a man? Then, hire a male investigator,\u201d says Wilson. \u201cWhen talking about intimate and sometimes-embarrassing situations, the victims will feel more comfortable speaking to someone of their same gender. It\u2019s easy to understand why a woman may not feel comfortable opening up to a strange man about how she was sexually assaulted at the office Christmas party. Do whatever you can to make your employees, especially those who have been victimized by the scourge of sexual assault and harassment, feel safe coming forward and telling their story.\u201d<\/li>\n
  4. Investigate thoroughly.<\/strong> \u201cInterview all possible witnesses. Review security footage. Examine data from work computers and other devices. Perhaps the accuser sent lewd messages via email or text. Gather and save all of this data, and contact the police if you believe a crime has been committed (for instance, if an employee shares intimate photos of another employee without their consent, this could be considered a crime, depending on the state where you live).\u201d<\/li>\n
  5. Thank your employee for coming forward<\/strong>. \u201cRegardless of what happens as a result of the investigation, make sure that your employee knows how grateful you are that they came forward. Ensure that they feel safe in the workplace and that they are not being threatened or mocked by other employees. Their safety should be of the uttermost importance.\u201d<\/li>\n
  6. Never transfer the victim<\/strong>. \u201cUnless they come to you and ask to be moved to a new department, never move the victim. Always transfer the person who is accused of the harassment. If the victim does wish to move, make sure to get this in writing so you have proof that it was their idea and not a punishment or attempt at obfuscation coming from upper management.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    For more on this topic, please contact Rob Wilson at\u00a0rwilson@thewilsoncompanies.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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