>>>I thought before you can claim sexual harassment you have to be brought aware of the offending behavior, then NOT stop it.
No, although such a situation might be favorable for the plaintiff in a legal contest.
One of two criteria must be met to qualify as sexual harassment:
- quid pro quo
- hostile environment
Since now at least two women have come forward with these claims, they are probably claiming that both criteria were satisfied.
Nowadays, complimenting a woman on her dress can be interpreted as a “hostile work environment.” However, it’s now 8 women that I know of who have come out against Ailes.
Heeeerrre they come!
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So I tell a sexually explicit joke to a female colleague or I make an advance. She complains to management or someone oversees or hears about it, and comes forward, because that’s the company policy. I’m called in before my supervisor and told to stop whatever, and I do, or if they have zero tolerance I’m fired.
The offended person, has a legitimate claim for damages? I think not.