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Originally Posted by Xaccers
If a company recieves a complaint about someone overhearing a comment of concern, they should be asked who the comment was directed to, and in what sort of manner was the comment made.
Then interview the person who it was directed at, did they hear it? Were they offended by it? Are they being victimised by the person who said it? Or was it friendly banter from a mate?
If they were offended, then the person who made the comment should then be disciplined, if they believe they are being victimised that should be investigated further and dealt with appropriately.
They should not suspend someone on the hearsay of a 3rd party.
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Except it's not just about whether the person to whom the comment was directed found it offensive. It's also about people around them who may overhear.