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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 (that could be a quiet word if the victim feels it appropriate or verbal warning), 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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that's exactly my understanding of how most companies work especially i imagine one that is affiliated to the NHS
when i was a manager my company had a similar protocol ,as has been said earlier suspensions are not usually handed out like sweets i imagine it would cause problems for any company having to suspend an employee ,not to mention the cost
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Originally Posted by Ed2020
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.
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and therin lies the problem too many people are offended by remarks serious or in jest made by someone without knowing the background to the conversation