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If You Change Your Mind (from Right Side of the Line)

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Unwanted Pursuit & Workplace Harassment

Telly Award Winner! Our working relationships are complicated for all kinds of reasons. That's why we really have to know where the lines are when it comes to managing our interactions with coworkers, customers, and vendors. Take the unwanted pursuit of a relationship, for example. It doesn't make any difference where it comes from a manager, a coworker, a vendor, or a customer… unwanted pursuit could be considered illegal harassment and simply can't be a part of our workplace.

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Keep in mind that the person being pursued doesn't have to say no. Anything other than yes, means "no." By the same token, if we're the target of unwanted pursuit, it's best to tell the harasser "no" clearly and directly.  The law does not require a target to directly confront a harasser, but if the target is comfortable doing so, it can be effective.

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  • Ensuring Professional & Compliant Behavior

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