Case Study Two

Put On the Spot (Cont’d)

If Ricardo doesn’t report the incident, could another employee who was in the breakroom and overheard the comment report it to a supervisor or HR, even though the comment was not directed at them?

The correct answer is yes

The correct answer is yes

Any employee who overheard the comment can report it to a supervisor or HR. The best way to avoid situations like these is to keep inappropriate comments and conversations out of the workplace.