Case Study Two

Jokes About Me

Bryan is telling a group of employees jokes about his religion in the breakroom, and just about everyone laughs and seems to be enjoying it.

Should the supervisor who is present intervene?

The correct answer is Yes

Whenever an employee exhibits questionable behaviour, such as telling jokes about race, sex, or religion—even if that person is of that religion—the behaviour should be corrected immediately. The supervisor should intervene and tell Bryan to stop telling the jokes. Proactive supervisors never wait for a formal complaint to be filed or hope the situation corrects itself or goes away.

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