In both cases, the complaints were minimized, if not ignored. In both cases, the men were not given any corrective action. Neither man knew that charges had been filed against him until there was an official government action. Although conceptually troubling, it appears that in close cases the doubts will be resolved in favor of the person bringing the harassment claim if the employer did not take appropriate steps. What this means to employers is that it is essential to treat claims of harassment in an objective and rigorous manner.
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