Sexual Harassment Response Scenario Part 5

Scenario: 

As a result of Becca’s lawsuit, both Tom and the supervisor were terminated. Becca was compensated for monetary damages and was able to keep her job. Becca’s employer chose to use this situation as a learning opportunity and took the following steps to commit to Federal and California State laws: 

1. They rewrote their sexual harassment policy in easily understandable and accessible language. 
2. The posted the sexual harassment policy on the bulletin board in the breakroom. 
3. They made a point to review the sexual harassment policy at the end of every meeting. 
4. They invested in Sexual Harassment Training for all employees and supervisors. 
5. They used James as an example to advocate for Active Bystanders, encouraging all employees to say something if they see/hear something they believe to be harassment.