WEBVTT 00:00:14.132 --> 00:00:15.107 Hey T... 00:00:15.117 --> 00:00:15.728 Yah... 00:00:15.780 --> 00:00:21.835 I am just about finished with the Simpson order. Can you hand me a Z32-42? 00:00:22.138 --> 00:00:23.058 Sure. 00:00:24.713 --> 00:00:25.552 Here you go! 00:00:25.855 --> 00:00:27.855 Seriously? This is all we have left? 00:00:28.310 --> 00:00:31.458 It's that Chinese crap they keep sending us! 00:00:32.617 --> 00:00:34.406 This junk never lasts! 00:00:34.469 --> 00:00:36.972 I bet we'll get a replacement call next week! 00:00:38.822 --> 00:00:39.438 You know, 00:00:39.448 --> 00:00:41.619 when it comes to how we interact with people, 00:00:41.630 --> 00:00:43.223 there's a whole range of things 00:00:43.234 --> 00:00:45.470 that we don't want to see happen in the workplace, 00:00:45.504 --> 00:00:46.507 right? 00:00:46.936 --> 00:00:50.549 Well, sometimes the line between what's okay and what isn't... 00:00:50.559 --> 00:00:52.062 is clear cut. 00:00:52.204 --> 00:00:54.062 But sometimes it isn't... 00:00:54.073 --> 00:00:56.441 and we can end up doing things that can lead to 00:00:56.452 --> 00:00:59.494 all kinds of unintended consequences. 00:00:59.744 --> 00:01:03.421 So, if we're going to do our part to help create a respectful 00:01:03.441 --> 00:01:05.610 and harassment free work environment, 00:01:05.620 --> 00:01:08.766 we need to make sure we stay on the right side of the line. 00:01:23.841 --> 00:01:27.246 So, what does it mean to stay on the right side of the line? 00:01:27.633 --> 00:01:28.958 Well, to begin with 00:01:28.969 --> 00:01:31.482 it means knowing where the boundaries are that separate 00:01:31.492 --> 00:01:34.581 three kinds of unacceptable workplace behavior. 00:01:35.164 --> 00:01:36.771 Unprofessional behavior 00:01:36.781 --> 00:01:40.608 is anything we do or say that is inappropriately offensive, 00:01:40.618 --> 00:01:41.634 disruptive, 00:01:41.644 --> 00:01:43.644 or disrespectful. 00:01:43.743 --> 00:01:45.717 We know we're being inappropriate 00:01:45.784 --> 00:01:48.687 when our behavior gets in the way of productivity, 00:01:48.703 --> 00:01:49.517 teamwork, 00:01:49.533 --> 00:01:51.476 or taking care of customers. 00:01:52.028 --> 00:01:56.447 Prohibited behavior is something we do that is against organizational policy. 00:01:56.857 --> 00:01:57.447 Well, 00:01:57.457 --> 00:01:59.621 that makes it impermissible. 00:01:59.813 --> 00:02:04.054 And illegal behavior is, of course, anything that's against the law. 00:02:04.496 --> 00:02:07.166 Knowing where those lines are is important 00:02:07.186 --> 00:02:10.210 because we're responsible for making sure our behavior 00:02:10.220 --> 00:02:12.682 is more than simply legally compliant, 00:02:12.692 --> 00:02:14.692 or within organizational policy, 00:02:14.702 --> 00:02:16.152 or professional. 00:02:16.308 --> 00:02:18.308 It's got to be all three, 00:02:18.318 --> 00:02:19.676 all the time. 00:02:19.951 --> 00:02:22.076 To stay on the right side of the line, 00:02:22.086 --> 00:02:25.845 we need to be able to recognize those situations that can cross the line 00:02:25.901 --> 00:02:29.080 and result in lost productivity or low morale, 00:02:29.103 --> 00:02:31.386 violations of rules and requirements 00:02:31.396 --> 00:02:34.027 and even costly lawsuits. 00:02:34.717 --> 00:02:37.869 It seems like that would be a pretty easy thing to do, right? 00:02:38.732 --> 00:02:39.696 Well... 00:02:39.712 --> 00:02:41.169 not necessarily. 00:02:47.798 --> 00:02:49.298 Hey, newbie... 00:02:49.347 --> 00:02:51.003 - I got a question for ya! - Yah? 00:02:51.030 --> 00:02:54.277 - Yah... You know that report... - Whoa! Hey... Hey... Hey... 00:02:54.288 --> 00:02:56.288 - look what we've got here! - Come on, just... 00:02:56.298 --> 00:02:57.601 just... 00:02:57.707 --> 00:02:58.268 just give it back! 00:02:58.304 --> 00:03:00.914 Whoa! Finders... keepers! 00:03:01.929 --> 00:03:04.972 Ohhhh... poor little newbie gonna start crying? 00:03:04.982 --> 00:03:06.458 - No! - Need a tissue? 00:03:06.487 --> 00:03:07.865 No! Just... 00:03:07.959 --> 00:03:09.042 give it back! 00:03:09.066 --> 00:03:10.616 Newbie needs his mommy! 00:03:14.852 --> 00:03:16.852 It started on my first day. 00:03:17.141 --> 00:03:18.350 And, you know, I... 00:03:18.360 --> 00:03:19.450 expected a little 00:03:19.460 --> 00:03:21.460 of that sort of thing for a while. 00:03:21.637 --> 00:03:22.100 But... 00:03:22.131 --> 00:03:25.473 it's been non stop 00:03:25.515 --> 00:03:26.792 for two months. 00:03:26.848 --> 00:03:29.136 And it's getting old... 00:03:29.739 --> 00:03:32.055 really, really old. 00:03:32.738 --> 00:03:35.515 It wasn't personal or anything. It was a test, 00:03:35.526 --> 00:03:37.760 sort of, to see if you could cut it. 00:03:37.982 --> 00:03:39.397 Sort of like boot camp. 00:03:39.458 --> 00:03:41.365 You know... if you washed out, 00:03:41.376 --> 00:03:43.792 maybe you shouldn't have been here in the first place. 00:03:44.991 --> 00:03:46.733 Hey.. whatcha doing? 00:03:47.123 --> 00:03:50.050 Just thought I'd give the newbie a little manicure... 00:03:53.566 --> 00:03:55.209 ...and we're good to go. 00:03:55.326 --> 00:03:57.034 Hey... remember the time that we 00:03:57.044 --> 00:03:58.882 "enhanced" Kelly's shoes 00:03:58.892 --> 00:04:01.735 - with that peanut butter? - And it was extra crunchy, too... 00:04:01.762 --> 00:04:03.521 - It wasn't even smooth. - Or... or... 00:04:03.532 --> 00:04:05.723 that time we glued his lunchbox shut?!? 00:04:05.753 --> 00:04:08.331 And he couldn't eat lunch for the rest of the day... 00:04:08.374 --> 00:04:10.568 Oh... What about a lunchbox? 00:04:11.737 --> 00:04:12.683 What? 00:04:13.126 --> 00:04:14.656 The, ah... 00:04:14.889 --> 00:04:15.675 lunchbox? 00:04:15.742 --> 00:04:17.382 It's before your time, new guy. 00:04:17.510 --> 00:04:18.871 It's before your time. 00:04:19.541 --> 00:04:20.354 So... 00:04:20.364 --> 00:04:22.111 how many pallets you get to unload today? 00:04:22.140 --> 00:04:23.544 Oh... ah... 00:04:23.641 --> 00:04:24.944 I saw... 00:04:25.040 --> 00:04:26.735 ...maybe... 00:04:26.980 --> 00:04:28.281 six... 00:04:29.858 --> 00:04:30.683 What... 00:04:30.711 --> 00:04:32.182 What did you guys do? 00:04:32.230 --> 00:04:33.797 What are you talking about? 00:04:34.186 --> 00:04:35.630 This... 00:04:35.878 --> 00:04:36.885 Moths? 00:04:36.941 --> 00:04:38.531 I've had it with this crap. 00:04:38.554 --> 00:04:40.257 It ends now. Got it? 00:04:40.290 --> 00:04:42.977 Lighten up, newbie. It's just a joke... 00:04:49.607 --> 00:04:52.150 There's nothing wrong with kidding around at work. 00:04:52.325 --> 00:04:55.237 But we can step over the line when it comes to having fun 00:04:55.253 --> 00:04:57.253 at someone else's expense. 00:04:57.569 --> 00:05:00.011 Hazing, teasing, profanity, 00:05:00.035 --> 00:05:00.999 and horseplay 00:05:01.009 --> 00:05:04.797 are the kinds of unprofessional behaviors that lead to low morale, 00:05:04.807 --> 00:05:07.238 low productivity, and turnover. 00:05:07.428 --> 00:05:09.205 Even though we might've expected, 00:05:09.215 --> 00:05:12.285 and even tolerated these kinds of behaviors in the past, 00:05:12.331 --> 00:05:16.044 they absolutely cannot be a part of today's workplace. 00:05:23.232 --> 00:05:24.345 Excuse me. 00:05:24.369 --> 00:05:28.116 Sorry to interrupt. But... Do you have those inventory reports yet? 00:05:28.192 --> 00:05:29.008 Oh... well, 00:05:29.069 --> 00:05:31.611 - I'm a little busy right now. - I understand. 00:05:31.652 --> 00:05:35.108 But I need those to finish my analysis by the end of the week. 00:05:35.184 --> 00:05:37.447 Okay... um... I'll let you know when they're ready. 00:05:37.530 --> 00:05:38.456 All right. 00:05:38.492 --> 00:05:39.468 Thanks. 00:05:42.037 --> 00:05:44.889 I thought you got that data two days ago. 00:05:44.952 --> 00:05:45.529 Oh... 00:05:45.582 --> 00:05:46.602 I did. 00:05:46.652 --> 00:05:47.903 But he doesn't know that. 00:05:48.032 --> 00:05:49.243 Obviously. 00:05:49.293 --> 00:05:50.902 So why didn't you tell him? 00:05:50.992 --> 00:05:52.149 I will. 00:05:52.172 --> 00:05:53.362 Thursday. 00:05:53.511 --> 00:05:54.957 Thursday? 00:05:55.040 --> 00:05:58.192 Well that doesn't give him much time to get the work done! 00:05:58.761 --> 00:05:59.977 That's the point. 00:06:00.066 --> 00:06:01.803 His analysis won't be complete. 00:06:01.873 --> 00:06:03.691 He won't be able to finish. 00:06:03.748 --> 00:06:06.010 And Wilson will have to kick him off of the team. 00:06:06.107 --> 00:06:08.635 I'm just sick and tired of all these people coming here... 00:06:08.645 --> 00:06:12.039 doing what they want... expecting me to bend over backwards. 00:06:12.124 --> 00:06:13.774 Ain't gonna happen! 00:06:14.337 --> 00:06:15.880 I don't understand. 00:06:15.963 --> 00:06:17.400 Hakim's a good guy... 00:06:17.410 --> 00:06:18.820 he does a good work. 00:06:19.363 --> 00:06:20.219 He might. 00:06:20.242 --> 00:06:23.345 But I just don't think it's a smart idea right now to have 00:06:23.368 --> 00:06:25.615 those types of people on our team. 00:06:25.878 --> 00:06:27.535 Okay... 00:06:27.698 --> 00:06:29.455 His name's Hakim. 00:06:30.185 --> 00:06:31.357 Right... 00:06:31.480 --> 00:06:33.395 He's from the Middle East, right? 00:06:33.458 --> 00:06:34.650 Wrong. 00:06:34.813 --> 00:06:37.303 He's actually from Columbus... 00:06:37.425 --> 00:06:38.702 Ohio! 00:06:39.211 --> 00:06:40.208 Well... Look. 00:06:40.237 --> 00:06:42.405 I don't have anything against him, personally. 00:06:42.455 --> 00:06:45.515 But the last thing I need right now is to be stuck with someone 00:06:45.525 --> 00:06:48.374 who spends their breaks on the floor praying. 00:06:49.718 --> 00:06:53.167 We all bring our own view of the world into work every day. 00:06:53.417 --> 00:06:54.848 And sooner or later, 00:06:54.859 --> 00:06:58.808 we're going to work side-by-side with someone whose background and experiences 00:06:58.819 --> 00:07:01.324 are light-years different from ours. 00:07:01.404 --> 00:07:06.321 But treating somebody with anything less than professionalism and respect 00:07:06.383 --> 00:07:08.694 and purposely interfering with their work - 00:07:08.704 --> 00:07:10.014 for whatever reason- 00:07:10.024 --> 00:07:11.842 is a big mistake. 00:07:12.138 --> 00:07:14.929 Singling anyone out for isolation, 00:07:14.978 --> 00:07:16.860 gossip, ridicule - 00:07:16.903 --> 00:07:17.932 or worse yet - 00:07:17.942 --> 00:07:20.976 actually sabotaging their ability to do their job - 00:07:20.986 --> 00:07:25.197 can easily lead to an accusation of discriminatory harassment. 00:07:25.458 --> 00:07:28.858 Even if the single incident of a co-worker's discriminatory harassment 00:07:28.869 --> 00:07:31.338 does rise to the level of being unlawful, 00:07:31.348 --> 00:07:34.349 it should be prohibited by company policy. 00:07:34.452 --> 00:07:38.239 And, if your actions result in things like the loss of a plum assignment, 00:07:38.261 --> 00:07:40.769 a job, a raise, or a promotion - 00:07:40.779 --> 00:07:44.332 in other words, what we call an adverse employment action - 00:07:44.419 --> 00:07:49.069 the organization can end up on the wrong end of a discrimination lawsuit. 00:07:49.339 --> 00:07:50.004 Hey, 00:07:50.014 --> 00:07:53.003 we're not always going to like everybody we work with. 00:07:53.072 --> 00:07:57.458 But that's no excuse not to treat everybody with dignity and respect. 00:07:57.627 --> 00:08:01.575 And it's not an excuse to undermine the performance of others or the team. 00:08:06.730 --> 00:08:08.112 Alright... I've got another one. 00:08:08.140 --> 00:08:10.612 Why don't we see elephants hiding in trees? 00:08:10.855 --> 00:08:12.471 Because they're so good at it! 00:08:13.337 --> 00:08:13.928 Get it? 00:08:13.951 --> 00:08:14.568 Because like... 00:08:14.578 --> 00:08:15.852 - they're good at hiding. - Yea, I got it. 00:08:15.983 --> 00:08:17.510 Alright... alright... alright... alright... 00:08:17.660 --> 00:08:18.394 I got another one. 00:08:18.463 --> 00:08:20.111 This one's even better... 00:08:20.247 --> 00:08:22.211 a monkey and a tiger are on a pirate ship... 00:08:22.222 --> 00:08:24.532 the monkey turns to the tiger and says... 00:08:24.615 --> 00:08:26.040 Hey, what can I say? 00:08:26.088 --> 00:08:29.241 Sometimes around here, things can get pretty intense. 00:08:29.310 --> 00:08:31.187 So, I just like to keep it light, you know. 00:08:31.230 --> 00:08:33.047 It makes the day go by a little faster. 00:08:33.150 --> 00:08:38.255 Lacy. She's a riot. She's always cracking jokes and sharing funny posts. 00:08:38.331 --> 00:08:40.006 She keeps it clean, for the most part. 00:08:40.100 --> 00:08:41.373 She's pretty good about that. 00:08:42.517 --> 00:08:43.208 Hey. 00:08:43.266 --> 00:08:44.525 - Hey! - There you are. 00:08:44.556 --> 00:08:46.099 Sorry... I meant to give this to you earlier. 00:08:46.141 --> 00:08:47.239 Oh no... thanks. 00:08:47.297 --> 00:08:49.533 Hey, have you seen Lacy's latest? 00:08:49.610 --> 00:08:51.408 Here... take a look... 00:08:53.084 --> 00:08:54.308 Where does she get these things? 00:08:54.337 --> 00:08:56.815 I don't know... but they're hilarious! 00:08:57.058 --> 00:08:59.966 I appreciate what she's doing - wanting to keep things light and all. 00:09:00.147 --> 00:09:03.954 But I've got to admit, it's a little annoying having to clear out my inbox. 00:09:04.250 --> 00:09:07.047 When she told that so called lawyer joke... 00:09:07.816 --> 00:09:09.249 that pretty much did it for me. 00:09:10.379 --> 00:09:11.410 So, anyway... 00:09:11.420 --> 00:09:13.089 then the lawyer says... 00:09:13.099 --> 00:09:15.737 "because I can't remember where the office is." 00:09:17.190 --> 00:09:18.770 Not funny! 00:09:19.833 --> 00:09:21.465 Not funny! 00:09:24.541 --> 00:09:26.541 What? What did I say? 00:09:28.630 --> 00:09:30.737 I really didn't know what to think. 00:09:30.800 --> 00:09:33.098 Deanna thought it was funny, ya know... 00:09:33.380 --> 00:09:36.950 Besides, it was a lawyer joke. I mean, nobody likes lawyers. 00:09:37.020 --> 00:09:38.130 Right? 00:09:38.554 --> 00:09:40.037 Yah, I was offended. 00:09:40.167 --> 00:09:42.882 It wasn't the lawyer joke that made me mad. 00:09:43.085 --> 00:09:44.770 It was the dementia. 00:09:45.871 --> 00:09:47.374 My grandma has it. 00:09:47.704 --> 00:09:49.035 And believe me, 00:09:49.105 --> 00:09:51.105 there's nothing funny about that. 00:09:51.514 --> 00:09:52.580 Nothing! 00:09:53.423 --> 00:09:55.855 Most of us like a good joke, right? 00:09:56.051 --> 00:09:59.210 The problem is, while we may think we know what's acceptable, 00:09:59.253 --> 00:10:02.862 there's a fine line between funny and disrespectful. 00:10:03.024 --> 00:10:06.672 We can't always know what may be offensive just by looking at someone. 00:10:06.962 --> 00:10:11.311 That's why we have to focus on respect when it comes to things like jokes, 00:10:11.354 --> 00:10:12.632 off hand comments, 00:10:12.675 --> 00:10:16.310 posts, puns, texting cartoons, drawings, 00:10:16.320 --> 00:10:18.383 pictures, or videos at work. 00:10:19.127 --> 00:10:20.989 Work should be enjoyable... 00:10:21.105 --> 00:10:24.783 but telling jokes that put people down or make fun of disabilities 00:10:24.794 --> 00:10:28.157 can lead to lawsuits for disability harassment. 00:10:28.467 --> 00:10:31.241 Telling one offensive joke once may not be illegal, 00:10:31.424 --> 00:10:33.737 or even a violation of policy. 00:10:33.820 --> 00:10:36.136 But repeatedly telling offensive jokes 00:10:36.147 --> 00:10:39.785 and engaging in other inappropriate behaviors can. 00:10:39.973 --> 00:10:43.471 Being in violation of policy or law isn't the only concern. 00:10:43.547 --> 00:10:48.121 Humor that is disrespectful or disrupts the workplace is unprofessional, 00:10:48.165 --> 00:10:52.422 and it needs to stop early, before it escalates to a violation. 00:10:58.031 --> 00:11:01.142 Thanks everyone. I will send out a meeting request. 00:11:07.504 --> 00:11:10.092 You know this is a disaster waiting to happen. 00:11:10.121 --> 00:11:12.479 Glenda has been here since before they installed indoor plumbing. 00:11:12.519 --> 00:11:14.425 And little Jace can't know much of anything besides... 00:11:14.436 --> 00:11:15.845 ...how to work a video game. 00:11:15.931 --> 00:11:17.777 What good do you think they're going to do us? 00:11:17.920 --> 00:11:20.226 You really think it could be as bad as all that? 00:11:20.402 --> 00:11:21.687 Yah, I do. 00:11:21.717 --> 00:11:24.791 If this were just some normal project, that would be one thing. But... 00:11:24.877 --> 00:11:26.466 If we don't pull this off right - 00:11:26.476 --> 00:11:28.126 on time and on budget... 00:11:28.185 --> 00:11:29.852 I don't even want to think about it. 00:11:30.195 --> 00:11:32.195 I'm not sure I feel the same way. 00:11:32.418 --> 00:11:34.056 You're kidding, right?!? 00:11:34.452 --> 00:11:36.316 I think she's serious... 00:11:36.393 --> 00:11:37.695 I don't get it! 00:11:37.782 --> 00:11:38.842 Glenda's old. 00:11:38.877 --> 00:11:42.182 There's no way she can keep up with all the software updates. 00:11:42.332 --> 00:11:43.668 And Jace... 00:11:43.791 --> 00:11:45.020 don't get me started! 00:11:45.062 --> 00:11:47.286 How can anyone know anything at his age. 00:11:47.400 --> 00:11:49.890 I mean... I've got socks older than him! 00:11:50.244 --> 00:11:53.583 That came out of right field. It completely caught me off guard. 00:11:53.879 --> 00:11:54.370 I mean... 00:11:54.380 --> 00:11:58.423 Tina's a great manager and I love working on projects with her. But... 00:11:58.689 --> 00:12:02.788 we can't discount our team members abilities... based on their age. 00:12:03.204 --> 00:12:03.875 Tina, 00:12:03.886 --> 00:12:06.401 having Glenda and Jace on the team could be an asset 00:12:06.412 --> 00:12:08.261 if we give them the opportunity. 00:12:08.644 --> 00:12:12.642 Seriously? What does Glenda know about inventory management software? 00:12:12.885 --> 00:12:14.162 I don't know. 00:12:14.431 --> 00:12:17.875 You can't tell me Jace knows the first thing about negotiating with suppliers. 00:12:17.944 --> 00:12:18.894 Maybe not. 00:12:18.936 --> 00:12:19.674 Right, 00:12:19.684 --> 00:12:21.985 - maybe not. - But... we don't know... 00:12:22.031 --> 00:12:23.205 do we? 00:12:23.735 --> 00:12:25.661 Believe me... I understand where you're coming from. 00:12:25.671 --> 00:12:28.300 I'm just as nervous about all of this as you are. 00:12:28.409 --> 00:12:29.082 Really? 00:12:29.138 --> 00:12:30.448 Could have fooled me. 00:12:30.877 --> 00:12:33.352 It shouldn't surprise you that making employment decisions 00:12:33.362 --> 00:12:36.136 because you think an employee is too young or old 00:12:36.146 --> 00:12:38.513 can get you into a lot of trouble. 00:12:38.610 --> 00:12:41.103 Simply put... it's illegal. 00:12:41.433 --> 00:12:43.512 Anyone who is 40 years or older 00:12:43.523 --> 00:12:46.479 is protected from discrimination and harassment based on their age 00:12:46.505 --> 00:12:49.815 by the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act. 00:12:49.973 --> 00:12:53.412 Your state's law may even provide coverage for younger employees. 00:12:53.882 --> 00:12:57.533 It's important to understand that even persons within the protected class 00:12:57.544 --> 00:12:59.524 can harass and discriminate against people 00:12:59.534 --> 00:13:01.817 who belong to their same protected class. 00:13:01.979 --> 00:13:02.928 For instance, 00:13:02.958 --> 00:13:07.818 a 60-year-old can unlawfully harass and discriminate against other 60-year-olds, 00:13:07.894 --> 00:13:10.479 the same way that a 20-year-old can unlawfully harass 00:13:10.490 --> 00:13:13.150 or discriminate against a 60-year-old worker. 00:13:13.233 --> 00:13:17.089 The same is true for any protected class status, not just age. 00:13:17.158 --> 00:13:18.495 The bottom line here? 00:13:18.591 --> 00:13:21.709 If you target someone for negative treatment because of their age - 00:13:21.792 --> 00:13:22.918 sooner or later, 00:13:22.961 --> 00:13:25.565 you just might end up defending yourself to your employer, 00:13:25.614 --> 00:13:26.832 to an opposing attorney, 00:13:26.842 --> 00:13:28.358 a government agency, 00:13:28.368 --> 00:13:30.368 or even a judge or jury. 00:13:39.490 --> 00:13:40.782 Hey. 00:13:41.971 --> 00:13:43.594 Have you met him yet? 00:13:43.634 --> 00:13:44.574 Who? 00:13:44.737 --> 00:13:45.575 Sanjay. 00:13:45.585 --> 00:13:48.257 The new guy they brought in to help us with the roll out. 00:13:48.467 --> 00:13:49.187 Oh, him. 00:13:49.224 --> 00:13:50.027 No. 00:13:50.085 --> 00:13:50.527 Why? 00:13:50.577 --> 00:13:51.620 Is there a problem? 00:13:51.690 --> 00:13:53.561 Not yet... But... 00:13:53.651 --> 00:13:54.910 But what? 00:13:55.079 --> 00:13:55.746 Look, 00:13:55.762 --> 00:13:58.714 we're already under a super tight timeline as it is, right? 00:13:58.897 --> 00:13:59.821 Sure. 00:13:59.903 --> 00:14:01.629 I don't care how great the guy is. 00:14:01.665 --> 00:14:03.513 The last thing we need is 00:14:03.583 --> 00:14:05.490 one of those people involved. 00:14:05.646 --> 00:14:06.764 Those people? 00:14:06.853 --> 00:14:09.023 - Come on, Matt. - No, I'm serious. 00:14:09.079 --> 00:14:11.332 I've got friends that have worked with foreign developers. 00:14:11.479 --> 00:14:14.246 And they say it is going to be very difficult 00:14:14.256 --> 00:14:16.942 for us to meet our milestones with... 00:14:18.188 --> 00:14:20.188 somebody like him involved. 00:14:20.904 --> 00:14:23.074 I have nothing against Sanjay, personally. 00:14:23.200 --> 00:14:25.709 And I can understand the company bringing in guys like that, 00:14:25.722 --> 00:14:28.352 I mean after all they're good at what they do. 00:14:28.435 --> 00:14:29.460 It's just... 00:14:29.516 --> 00:14:31.120 such a short timeline 00:14:31.616 --> 00:14:32.653 and... 00:14:32.695 --> 00:14:33.833 well... 00:14:34.209 --> 00:14:36.209 my promotion was riding on that project. 00:14:37.412 --> 00:14:38.461 Look, 00:14:38.484 --> 00:14:40.149 they're really detail oriented... 00:14:40.178 --> 00:14:41.388 And that's a bad thing? 00:14:41.398 --> 00:14:43.921 Yah... if it's going to slow us down. 00:14:44.121 --> 00:14:45.939 You know how rigid they are! 00:14:46.042 --> 00:14:48.004 Besides, most of the time 00:14:48.032 --> 00:14:50.032 I can't understand them. 00:14:50.875 --> 00:14:52.580 And... 00:14:52.644 --> 00:14:55.606 they don't like anyone telling them how to do things. 00:14:55.769 --> 00:14:57.099 Sounds like somebody else I know. 00:14:57.183 --> 00:15:00.043 Yah, well, at least I know how to pick my battles. 00:15:00.119 --> 00:15:03.024 I've heard that these guys will go to the mat with anybody who questions even 00:15:03.067 --> 00:15:04.859 the slightest bit of their work. 00:15:04.942 --> 00:15:05.841 So, 00:15:05.870 --> 00:15:07.304 what do you suggest we do? 00:15:07.360 --> 00:15:09.530 I don't know. I'm just telling you... this... 00:15:09.540 --> 00:15:10.532 this, project 00:15:10.543 --> 00:15:14.253 is a train wreck waiting to happen with somebody like him involved. 00:15:15.982 --> 00:15:16.966 To begin with, 00:15:17.002 --> 00:15:18.712 I thought Matt was just being paranoid. 00:15:18.762 --> 00:15:19.952 But... 00:15:20.095 --> 00:15:21.269 he did get me to think. 00:15:21.313 --> 00:15:22.283 I mean... 00:15:22.358 --> 00:15:23.992 this project is under a microscope... 00:15:24.002 --> 00:15:26.328 and we're being asked about deadlines everyday. 00:15:26.430 --> 00:15:29.783 We don't have time to referee every issue between Sanjay and whoever. 00:15:30.519 --> 00:15:31.070 So, 00:15:31.081 --> 00:15:33.654 is it okay to express our frustration about a coworker 00:15:33.664 --> 00:15:36.461 that we think is a roadblock to productivity? 00:15:36.558 --> 00:15:37.198 Sure, 00:15:37.215 --> 00:15:40.510 if we do it for the right reasons and we do it the right way. 00:15:40.592 --> 00:15:43.888 This is not the right reason and it's not done the right way 00:15:43.921 --> 00:15:46.792 because the frustration is based on assumptions and stereotypes 00:15:46.803 --> 00:15:49.336 that didn't give the other person a chance. 00:15:49.985 --> 00:15:53.579 The line between what we should and shouldn't say is pretty clear... 00:15:53.691 --> 00:15:57.416 but sometimes our biases and emotions can force us across the line, 00:15:57.426 --> 00:16:00.349 with some serious unintended consequences. 00:16:00.839 --> 00:16:04.116 Being frustrated is natural and understandable. 00:16:04.292 --> 00:16:08.213 But the reason for that frustration needs to be examined carefully... 00:16:08.248 --> 00:16:09.934 for stereotypes. 00:16:10.364 --> 00:16:12.654 When we perpetuate stereotypes about people 00:16:12.664 --> 00:16:15.996 based on things like their appearance or where they come from, 00:16:16.007 --> 00:16:19.360 not only is it unprofessional and disrespectful... 00:16:19.390 --> 00:16:21.626 it also can be illegal. 00:16:22.276 --> 00:16:22.979 Remember, 00:16:23.025 --> 00:16:26.669 an organization can set standards that are higher than the law. 00:16:27.395 --> 00:16:28.986 Doing that makes sense 00:16:28.996 --> 00:16:31.738 because you wouldn't want every violation of policy 00:16:31.748 --> 00:16:33.748 to also be a violation of the law. 00:16:34.377 --> 00:16:38.217 Policy should set boundaries that prevent violating the law. 00:16:38.857 --> 00:16:42.904 And even a single conversation about a coworker or contractor 00:16:42.915 --> 00:16:45.752 based on his or her national origin or ethnicity 00:16:45.861 --> 00:16:47.565 is a violation of policy 00:16:47.588 --> 00:16:52.186 and can lead to legal issues if not stopped before things get worse. 00:16:52.434 --> 00:16:52.894 Yes, 00:16:52.905 --> 00:16:55.794 we all have a right to think what we want to think. 00:16:55.971 --> 00:16:56.551 But... 00:16:56.562 --> 00:17:00.234 it's critical that we refrain from expressing those kinds of views 00:17:00.245 --> 00:17:01.465 or acting on them 00:17:01.475 --> 00:17:02.953 publicly or privately - 00:17:02.963 --> 00:17:05.666 by words or actions, in the workplace. 00:17:12.234 --> 00:17:13.648 Late again! 00:17:13.685 --> 00:17:14.428 You know... Goldstein 00:17:14.439 --> 00:17:15.947 - isn't going to like that. - I don't care 00:17:15.973 --> 00:17:18.286 what Goldstein thinks! 00:17:18.456 --> 00:17:20.383 Everything was fine... until he showed up! 00:17:20.419 --> 00:17:21.909 What's your beef with Goldstein? 00:17:21.965 --> 00:17:23.008 He's a great manager... 00:17:23.038 --> 00:17:24.254 and I don't have any problems with him. 00:17:24.288 --> 00:17:26.043 You better open your eyes! 00:17:26.233 --> 00:17:27.557 Those people 00:17:27.567 --> 00:17:30.200 are taking over OUR company and... and... and... 00:17:30.233 --> 00:17:32.802 imposing their own rules on us. 00:17:34.365 --> 00:17:37.206 Neil seems to be getting more and more agitated these days. 00:17:37.315 --> 00:17:39.201 Between the social media rants and 00:17:39.211 --> 00:17:41.902 the comments about a Zionist conspiracy. 00:17:42.132 --> 00:17:42.900 I mean... 00:17:42.910 --> 00:17:44.383 he's always been a big talker. 00:17:44.446 --> 00:17:46.682 You know, all bark but no bite. 00:17:46.785 --> 00:17:51.094 And he certainly has some opinions on how he sees the world. I mean, 00:17:51.299 --> 00:17:54.436 does he have a problem with Goldstein because he's Jewish? 00:17:55.853 --> 00:17:57.382 You know... 00:17:57.671 --> 00:17:59.136 they don't care about you... 00:17:59.155 --> 00:18:00.083 or me! 00:18:00.120 --> 00:18:02.196 Come on man... seriously? 00:18:04.679 --> 00:18:06.679 Ya know... it'd be too bad if... 00:18:06.954 --> 00:18:08.174 Goldstein 00:18:08.237 --> 00:18:09.669 went into his office in the morning 00:18:09.686 --> 00:18:12.542 and found all the upcoming work orders had been 00:18:12.552 --> 00:18:14.115 "misplaced.' 00:18:14.358 --> 00:18:15.555 Yeah? 00:18:16.031 --> 00:18:18.148 Who knows what could happen around here after hours... 00:18:20.097 --> 00:18:22.097 You're not serious?... Are you? 00:18:23.060 --> 00:18:24.486 I'm just saying... 00:18:24.662 --> 00:18:26.133 be a shame... 00:18:26.769 --> 00:18:28.377 if that happened. 00:18:29.334 --> 00:18:31.634 His life... would be miserable. 00:18:34.537 --> 00:18:36.470 I mean, I get that someone can be 00:18:36.480 --> 00:18:38.967 angry or upset with their manager... 00:18:39.015 --> 00:18:40.231 but this is different... 00:18:40.407 --> 00:18:42.559 this is just flat out hate. 00:18:42.921 --> 00:18:44.921 I've gotta say something to HR. 00:18:46.058 --> 00:18:48.892 Whenever strong opinions are accompanied by threats - 00:18:48.921 --> 00:18:50.305 even vague ones - 00:18:50.315 --> 00:18:52.474 it's important to report it immediately 00:18:52.530 --> 00:18:53.840 to Human Resources, 00:18:53.850 --> 00:18:55.140 Safety and Security, 00:18:55.150 --> 00:18:56.859 a manager or supervisor, 00:18:56.895 --> 00:18:59.194 or whoever is identified by policy 00:18:59.204 --> 00:19:02.154 as having the responsibility for these types of issues. 00:19:02.609 --> 00:19:04.839 Reporting is the right thing to do. 00:19:04.914 --> 00:19:08.693 The old adage, "better safe than sorry," couldn't apply more. 00:19:08.903 --> 00:19:12.064 Hostility toward a person at work based on their religion, 00:19:12.074 --> 00:19:13.884 race, national origin, 00:19:13.894 --> 00:19:15.894 or any other protected characteristic 00:19:16.056 --> 00:19:19.598 can be used as evidence of discrimination or harassment. 00:19:19.828 --> 00:19:23.908 In this case, it could also be used as evidence of the intent to commit a crime. 00:19:24.037 --> 00:19:26.194 If not reported and left unchecked, 00:19:26.207 --> 00:19:28.207 this could become an even bigger problem. 00:19:36.637 --> 00:19:37.522 Hey, Tanner. 00:19:37.532 --> 00:19:38.690 Hey. 00:19:38.807 --> 00:19:39.740 Watcha doing? 00:19:39.774 --> 00:19:42.354 Just exercising my right of free speech. 00:19:43.124 --> 00:19:46.302 "...sin that cries to Heaven for vengeance..." 00:19:46.610 --> 00:19:47.935 Whoa! 00:19:48.172 --> 00:19:50.295 Management's not gonna like that. 00:19:50.504 --> 00:19:53.557 Well, I don't really appreciate the diversity posters either 00:19:54.307 --> 00:19:55.843 It's just... 00:19:56.032 --> 00:19:57.696 It's just not right. 00:19:58.099 --> 00:19:59.189 You see, 00:19:59.272 --> 00:20:02.845 they have these posters about respecting diversity. 00:20:02.994 --> 00:20:05.853 One is labeled gay & lesbian... 00:20:05.956 --> 00:20:08.138 there is even a transgender one. 00:20:08.407 --> 00:20:11.397 Now, I... I know there are people like that here at work. 00:20:11.458 --> 00:20:13.291 And I... I can deal with that, as 00:20:13.301 --> 00:20:15.726 long as they keep it to themselves. 00:20:16.122 --> 00:20:17.839 But those posters... 00:20:18.009 --> 00:20:19.892 they are everywhere! 00:20:21.048 --> 00:20:23.659 Somebody's going say something to the boss about those. 00:20:23.695 --> 00:20:25.037 You know that, right? 00:20:25.047 --> 00:20:27.047 If they do... they do. 00:20:28.683 --> 00:20:29.923 Tanner? 00:20:30.361 --> 00:20:31.501 Hey Tanner? 00:20:31.531 --> 00:20:32.959 - Oh... hey... what's up? - Hey, 00:20:33.028 --> 00:20:35.153 I uh... saw the quotes you put up. 00:20:35.189 --> 00:20:36.517 You need to take those down. 00:20:36.706 --> 00:20:38.370 I will if you will. 00:20:38.852 --> 00:20:39.856 Wait a minute... What... 00:20:39.866 --> 00:20:40.727 what are you saying? 00:20:40.766 --> 00:20:42.702 As soon as management takes the posters down, 00:20:42.712 --> 00:20:44.068 I'll take the quotes down. 00:20:44.123 --> 00:20:47.562 I'm just asking to be treated with the same respect as everybody else here. 00:20:47.631 --> 00:20:48.853 I shouldn't have to stand here 00:20:48.884 --> 00:20:51.753 and look at something I find offensive all day long. 00:20:52.549 --> 00:20:53.804 To be honest, 00:20:53.954 --> 00:20:55.725 I didn't know how to react to that. 00:20:55.888 --> 00:20:59.075 I mean... I knew he had strong convictions and all... but... 00:20:59.172 --> 00:21:01.939 he's not an "in your face" kind of guy. So, 00:21:01.988 --> 00:21:04.094 I just remember thinking to myself, 00:21:04.321 --> 00:21:05.221 great... 00:21:05.276 --> 00:21:06.532 what do I do now? 00:21:06.814 --> 00:21:08.046 I mean... those posters... 00:21:08.170 --> 00:21:09.319 they're not coming down. 00:21:09.431 --> 00:21:11.065 But at the same time, I... 00:21:11.111 --> 00:21:14.209 I... I just didn't want to discipline a good employee 00:21:14.262 --> 00:21:16.449 and risk having the whole thing escalate. 00:21:16.839 --> 00:21:17.636 Tanner, 00:21:17.647 --> 00:21:20.481 you and I both know that those comments were inflammatory. 00:21:20.491 --> 00:21:22.924 Look... I'm not trying to cause any problems. 00:21:22.974 --> 00:21:25.928 I don't have anything against anyone here, personally. 00:21:26.086 --> 00:21:28.150 I just think those posters are promoting something 00:21:28.161 --> 00:21:30.284 I truly believe is wrong. 00:21:34.327 --> 00:21:37.736 All of us have things that we value and believe in strongly. 00:21:37.885 --> 00:21:40.817 But it's important we make sure we don't cross the line 00:21:40.868 --> 00:21:45.157 and allow those convictions to get in the way of treating others with respect. 00:21:45.395 --> 00:21:46.289 For example, 00:21:46.300 --> 00:21:49.189 here are some specific things you should understand about the workplace 00:21:49.199 --> 00:21:51.341 when it comes to LGBTQ+ 00:21:51.352 --> 00:21:54.135 and deeply held religious or personal beliefs. 00:21:54.612 --> 00:21:55.984 Most major organizations 00:21:55.994 --> 00:21:58.777 have policies that prohibit harassment and discrimination 00:21:58.788 --> 00:22:01.504 based on sexual orientation and gender identity. 00:22:01.967 --> 00:22:04.515 Those characteristics have been protected by federal law 00:22:04.532 --> 00:22:08.232 since the Bostock decision of the US Supreme Court in 2020. 00:22:08.430 --> 00:22:11.040 Many state laws have protected these characteristics 00:22:11.050 --> 00:22:12.140 for much longer. 00:22:12.776 --> 00:22:13.624 In addition, 00:22:13.659 --> 00:22:16.380 federal law and many state laws protect employees 00:22:16.391 --> 00:22:19.876 against religious discrimination and harassment at work. 00:22:20.145 --> 00:22:25.092 But, our right to express our religious beliefs in the workplace is limited. 00:22:25.302 --> 00:22:26.632 Think of it this way... 00:22:26.748 --> 00:22:28.715 you can't step on the rights of others, 00:22:28.732 --> 00:22:30.826 or violate policy or the law, 00:22:30.836 --> 00:22:33.304 while exercising our own rights. 00:22:33.422 --> 00:22:36.261 Balance and reasonableness is key. 00:22:36.695 --> 00:22:39.096 You don't have to hide your religious affiliation. 00:22:39.166 --> 00:22:41.777 And it's okay for someone to express their beliefs in their 00:22:41.793 --> 00:22:44.284 grooming, dress and observances. 00:22:44.488 --> 00:22:47.867 But expressing sincerely held beliefs that are hostile 00:22:47.877 --> 00:22:49.444 towards others in the workplace 00:22:49.454 --> 00:22:51.392 can be a violation of policy. 00:22:51.975 --> 00:22:53.725 And, in certain situations, 00:22:53.745 --> 00:22:57.451 could even become illegal discrimination or harassment. 00:22:57.742 --> 00:22:58.455 Remember, 00:22:58.471 --> 00:23:01.097 while we have the right to think what we want to think, 00:23:01.107 --> 00:23:03.002 and believe what we want to believe, 00:23:03.012 --> 00:23:07.133 we do not have the right to express those views in ways that violate policy 00:23:07.196 --> 00:23:10.279 or fail to contribute to a respectful workplace. 00:23:16.248 --> 00:23:19.408 Well, I really appreciate you taking the time to come all the way down here. 00:23:19.481 --> 00:23:20.484 That's no problem at all. 00:23:20.513 --> 00:23:21.933 Okay, well, I really apologize, but 00:23:21.943 --> 00:23:24.539 I've got another meeting to set up for so... thanks again. 00:23:24.909 --> 00:23:27.124 I'll schedule a follow up meeting tomorrow morning. 00:23:27.174 --> 00:23:28.587 We can work up the numbers then. 00:23:28.636 --> 00:23:29.713 Alright. 00:23:29.889 --> 00:23:31.227 Thanks. 00:23:33.414 --> 00:23:34.925 So, Rachel. 00:23:35.242 --> 00:23:36.425 How have you been? 00:23:36.548 --> 00:23:37.208 I... 00:23:37.219 --> 00:23:38.615 have been good. 00:23:38.707 --> 00:23:39.812 How about you? 00:23:39.885 --> 00:23:41.726 Great. Just... just great. 00:23:41.975 --> 00:23:43.292 That's good. 00:23:43.496 --> 00:23:44.449 Listen... 00:23:44.518 --> 00:23:46.388 what are you doing this weekend? 00:23:46.831 --> 00:23:49.939 The only reason I ask is, the weather's supposed to be super nice... 00:23:49.949 --> 00:23:52.607 and I haven't had a chance to get the boat out on the lake. 00:23:53.190 --> 00:23:54.994 Thought maybe we could make a day of it. 00:23:55.004 --> 00:23:56.112 Ah... 00:23:56.122 --> 00:23:57.789 I would love to. 00:23:57.799 --> 00:24:00.102 But... um... 00:24:00.432 --> 00:24:02.432 I have some relatives coming in... 00:24:02.442 --> 00:24:03.157 sorry. 00:24:03.200 --> 00:24:04.592 Hmmm... Hmmm. Hmmm... 00:24:04.602 --> 00:24:06.054 relatives, huh? 00:24:06.324 --> 00:24:07.651 I'm sure you can be left alone 00:24:07.662 --> 00:24:11.370 - for a few hours. - No, no, no, no, I can't. 00:24:11.565 --> 00:24:13.489 I really appreciate the offer... 00:24:13.559 --> 00:24:14.671 thanks anyway. 00:24:15.579 --> 00:24:18.917 I just feel that customer "satisfaction" is very important. 00:24:18.980 --> 00:24:20.456 Soooo.... 00:24:20.653 --> 00:24:22.395 if you change your mind, 00:24:22.416 --> 00:24:23.060 text me. 00:24:23.116 --> 00:24:24.819 Cell phone number's on there. 00:24:24.982 --> 00:24:26.269 Um... 00:24:26.316 --> 00:24:29.522 okay... I'll let you know. 00:24:30.042 --> 00:24:32.452 I didn't want to go out with Aaron. 00:24:32.694 --> 00:24:35.361 But I didn't want to be rude, either. 00:24:35.452 --> 00:24:37.589 He was one of our best customers. 00:24:37.889 --> 00:24:39.889 I just thought he'd get the hint 00:24:39.899 --> 00:24:41.440 and go away. 00:24:41.943 --> 00:24:43.187 Wrong. 00:24:43.382 --> 00:24:46.142 Aaron... hey... can I speak with you for a moment? 00:24:46.752 --> 00:24:47.751 Uh... 00:24:47.828 --> 00:24:48.971 sure. 00:24:51.089 --> 00:24:53.584 Aaron, listen... you're our best customer 00:24:53.633 --> 00:24:55.928 and I know you're "satisfied." 00:24:55.984 --> 00:24:57.984 Is there anything else that you need? 00:24:58.114 --> 00:25:00.566 No... no... no... everything's fine. 00:25:05.154 --> 00:25:06.202 Oh hey. 00:25:06.212 --> 00:25:07.482 Hey. Here. 00:25:07.545 --> 00:25:09.772 - This just got delivered downstairs. - Oh? 00:25:09.841 --> 00:25:12.736 - Who is it from? - Yah, like you don't know. 00:25:13.091 --> 00:25:14.742 So, what's going on? 00:25:14.852 --> 00:25:16.102 Nothing. 00:25:16.172 --> 00:25:18.501 I wish he'd just go away. 00:25:18.590 --> 00:25:20.141 Look... people are talking. 00:25:20.211 --> 00:25:22.522 Half the office thinks the guy's a stalker, 00:25:22.532 --> 00:25:24.532 the other half think you're stringing him along. 00:25:24.542 --> 00:25:25.926 Please... 00:25:26.029 --> 00:25:29.191 This guy had been calling every other day... 00:25:29.253 --> 00:25:31.452 leaving voicemails or messages. 00:25:31.775 --> 00:25:33.702 He was sending her flowers or... 00:25:33.712 --> 00:25:36.229 stupid little gifts a couple times a week. 00:25:36.959 --> 00:25:39.237 It was really getting to be a distraction. 00:25:39.428 --> 00:25:40.799 You've got to do something... 00:25:41.482 --> 00:25:43.634 Casey, he's a customer. 00:25:43.737 --> 00:25:45.139 It's not like I can be like - 00:25:45.192 --> 00:25:46.810 "sorry, you're not my type, 00:25:46.820 --> 00:25:48.057 back off!" 00:25:48.228 --> 00:25:49.401 Well... 00:25:49.411 --> 00:25:51.209 have you spoken to Paige about it? 00:25:51.379 --> 00:25:52.366 Yeah, 00:25:52.405 --> 00:25:54.133 I didn't get anywhere. 00:25:54.348 --> 00:25:56.606 She said that I should be able to handle it. 00:25:57.462 --> 00:25:58.289 Okay... 00:25:58.332 --> 00:25:59.329 well... 00:25:59.411 --> 00:26:01.203 you can do nothing about it. 00:26:01.421 --> 00:26:02.996 If Paige won't help and 00:26:03.045 --> 00:26:04.427 Aaron won't take a hint, 00:26:04.437 --> 00:26:06.437 you've got to go to HR. 00:26:06.733 --> 00:26:09.134 Yeah, so I talked to HR. 00:26:09.290 --> 00:26:11.800 And they said I did the right thing by letting them know. 00:26:11.942 --> 00:26:15.678 And that they'd talk to Paige about how to handle it with the customer. 00:26:16.284 --> 00:26:20.543 I knew she wouldn't be happy about me talking to HR, but I just... 00:26:20.895 --> 00:26:23.276 I never thought she'd use it against me. 00:26:23.834 --> 00:26:25.467 I just heard from HR. 00:26:25.502 --> 00:26:26.294 Oh... 00:26:26.339 --> 00:26:27.207 Two things... 00:26:27.229 --> 00:26:29.825 One, I don't appreciate you going over my head. 00:26:29.861 --> 00:26:32.660 And two, I thought you could handle this. 00:26:32.910 --> 00:26:33.893 If you can't... 00:26:33.903 --> 00:26:36.704 and we end up losing this account because of you, 00:26:36.754 --> 00:26:38.094 I will be making changes. 00:26:38.170 --> 00:26:41.227 - Meaning...??? - You're smart. You figure it out. 00:26:43.436 --> 00:26:45.569 Our working relationships are complicated 00:26:45.579 --> 00:26:47.461 for all kinds of reasons. 00:26:47.530 --> 00:26:49.824 That's why we really have to know where the lines are 00:26:49.853 --> 00:26:51.687 when it comes to managing our interactions 00:26:51.750 --> 00:26:55.014 with co-workers, customers, and vendors. 00:26:55.093 --> 00:26:58.496 Take the unwanted pursuit of a relationship, for example. 00:26:58.719 --> 00:27:00.866 It doesn't make any difference where it comes from 00:27:00.876 --> 00:27:03.605 a manager, a coworker, a vendor, 00:27:03.615 --> 00:27:05.178 or a customer... 00:27:05.602 --> 00:27:08.769 ...unwanted pursuit could be considered illegal harassment 00:27:08.779 --> 00:27:11.391 and simply can't be a part of our workplace. 00:27:11.740 --> 00:27:15.331 Keep in mind that the person being pursued doesn't have to say no. 00:27:15.546 --> 00:27:17.042 Anything other than yes, 00:27:17.052 --> 00:27:18.349 means "no." 00:27:18.675 --> 00:27:19.909 By the same token, 00:27:19.919 --> 00:27:22.037 if we're the target of unwanted pursuit, 00:27:22.120 --> 00:27:24.360 it's best to tell the harasser "no" - 00:27:24.389 --> 00:27:26.206 clearly and directly. 00:27:26.582 --> 00:27:30.567 Now, the law does not require a target to directly confront a harasser. 00:27:30.577 --> 00:27:32.953 But if the target is comfortable doing so, 00:27:32.990 --> 00:27:34.366 it can be effective. 00:27:35.042 --> 00:27:37.097 If directly saying "no" doesn't work, 00:27:37.133 --> 00:27:40.241 or if the target isn't comfortable with direct confrontation, 00:27:40.252 --> 00:27:44.812 then, we must let someone in authority know what's going on and get some help. 00:27:45.029 --> 00:27:48.007 In addition, we all regardless of our position 00:27:48.076 --> 00:27:50.584 have a responsibility not to retaliate 00:27:50.594 --> 00:27:52.281 directly or indirectly 00:27:52.444 --> 00:27:55.758 against anyone who brings harassment or discrimination issues 00:27:55.768 --> 00:27:58.583 to management or HR's attention. 00:27:59.074 --> 00:28:02.993 Going to HR for help is not "going over the head" of the supervisor. 00:28:03.090 --> 00:28:07.577 It's a good and valid option that employees should not be afraid to use 00:28:07.599 --> 00:28:10.249 and that supervisors should not discourage. 00:28:10.692 --> 00:28:12.502 Any kind of retaliation 00:28:12.512 --> 00:28:14.814 from direct threats or intimidation, 00:28:14.837 --> 00:28:16.458 to spreading rumors 00:28:16.468 --> 00:28:18.835 or even giving someone the "silent" treatment 00:28:18.845 --> 00:28:20.968 because they reported a harassment concern 00:28:20.984 --> 00:28:22.427 is illegal. 00:28:27.863 --> 00:28:30.355 No matter who we are or what title we have, 00:28:30.365 --> 00:28:34.701 it's our job to help create a respectful and harassment free workplace. 00:28:34.767 --> 00:28:36.851 That means a professional workplace 00:28:36.887 --> 00:28:40.250 where we follow policies and comply with the law. 00:28:40.519 --> 00:28:42.133 When we see or become aware of 00:28:42.143 --> 00:28:44.784 any of the kinds of behaviors we've been talking about, 00:28:44.794 --> 00:28:46.072 we can't ignore it 00:28:46.082 --> 00:28:47.782 and we can't tolerate it. 00:28:47.838 --> 00:28:49.561 If we're targets of harassment, 00:28:49.572 --> 00:28:51.154 or if we're bystanders, 00:28:51.190 --> 00:28:53.816 we must either deal with the situation ourselves, 00:28:53.826 --> 00:28:57.668 or let someone in authority know what's going on and get help. 00:28:58.031 --> 00:28:58.715 Remember, 00:28:58.751 --> 00:29:01.412 federal laws prohibit discrimination and harassment 00:29:01.422 --> 00:29:04.051 based on race, color, sex, 00:29:04.061 --> 00:29:04.897 pregnancy, 00:29:04.907 --> 00:29:06.702 religion, gender identity, 00:29:06.712 --> 00:29:07.997 sexual orientation, 00:29:08.040 --> 00:29:09.263 national origin, 00:29:09.299 --> 00:29:10.638 age, disability, 00:29:10.648 --> 00:29:12.071 and genetic information, 00:29:12.340 --> 00:29:13.866 as well as retaliation 00:29:13.876 --> 00:29:16.283 for opposing discrimination and harassment, 00:29:16.293 --> 00:29:18.293 participating in an investigation, 00:29:18.303 --> 00:29:20.303 or asserting rights under the law. 00:29:21.139 --> 00:29:23.351 It's also important to remember that states, 00:29:23.361 --> 00:29:24.628 local jurisdictions, 00:29:24.638 --> 00:29:28.850 and our organizations can and do - protect other characteristics 00:29:28.894 --> 00:29:31.014 and set higher standards. 00:29:31.164 --> 00:29:34.585 So, just because a behavior isn't "illegal" on a federal level, 00:29:34.635 --> 00:29:36.970 doesn't mean it's permissible in the workplace. 00:29:37.279 --> 00:29:38.494 Like I said earlier, 00:29:38.543 --> 00:29:41.311 just being legally compliant isn't enough. 00:29:41.687 --> 00:29:44.921 The truth is, the law only sets the floor on our behavior, 00:29:44.964 --> 00:29:46.842 but not the ceiling. 00:29:46.931 --> 00:29:50.034 That means we always have to follow organizational policy 00:29:50.196 --> 00:29:52.276 and behave professionally. 00:29:52.499 --> 00:29:55.662 In fact, being professional is the bottom line, here. 00:29:55.745 --> 00:29:59.097 If we simply treat each other with dignity and respect, 00:29:59.168 --> 00:30:01.478 everything else will take care of itself. 00:30:01.614 --> 00:30:05.109 That's really what it means to be on the right side of the line.