Ani Chopouri Sexual Harassment In The Workplace

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incidences. Since this topic is so sensitive, it is best to carefully raise the subject without signaling certain people out and letting employees know that they are welcomed to discuss this topic without fear. It is important to express strong disapproval of these actions and developing appropriate sanctions. (lightly, pg 25)These actions help make it clear for employees to know that sexual harassment won't be tolerated but it also let them trust their company if such incident does occur. If a work environment contains sexual harassment of any kind, it creates low morale in employees and usually leads to low productivity. If these incidences aren't taking care of properly and in a sensitive manner it creates an environment of distrust and …show more content…

Ani Chopourian was 45 at the time and a cardiac surgical physician assistant at the facility. She had worked there for 2 years and stated that during her employment she endured inappropriate sexual behavior on a daily basis. In her case, she revealed that sexual advances and propositions made by male coworkers were common and even inside the operation room, there were incidences of unwelcomed sexual behavior whether that be the daily salutation by the head surgeon of him being horny or the surgeon's detailed report of his sexual life.(jury)According to many of the witnesses, it was a common occurrence for the head surgeon to tell sexual jokes or make inappropriate sexual remarks. Ms. Chopourian had submitted 18 written complains to the department concerning patient safety, employee safety and also how the facility failed to provide sufficient meal and rest breaks. (jury) From all those 18 …show more content…

It is very important for all members to be aware that sexual harassment isn't welcomed by a company and the best way to go about that is to create a strong sexual harassment policy. A company can make a policy that included a part of sexual harassment with contains the separate forms of harassment and addresses both management employees and non-management employees. (lightle) However, an policy mange is useless if it is not implemented properly. Constant reminders of this issue helps make communicate the importance more so that can be done by posting, memos or articles. Many companies have bulletin boards so they can post on it fliers that inform on this topic or can send memos to their employees at least once a year to keep them noted on this topic and all its laws. Articles are also helpful because in them you can discuss all the details regarding this topic whether that be the impact of sexual harassment and all the actions that are considered as sexual harassment. (Lightle) It is very important to go about this is a sensitive and strict manner because you want to promote this issue so that employees are aware of it an also they know where and who they can trust if they do face such incidence. The policy should make sure that everyone understands that this topic isn't only stated for females but for all

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