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Originally Posted by elske
Although sexual harassment in the workplace is a hot item - I'm not sure this would be classified as such if the two participants get a kick out of it.
I guess this is the fine line which should be carefully treaded. However, if both find it fun and fine - then no harm done.
I guess misterkrazy - you really need to be careful here and use 'the force' to carefully judge if she is reciprocating or is forced to play along against her will due to the employer-employed relationship.
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From my experience, working at a Navy Base, as a civilian and being on the EEOC committee, my understanding is that if the 'victim' is not offended, or doesn't say anything about the 'harassment, then no crime has been committed. Of the 'victim' does not like the 'attention' and says so, then it is another matter. If you go on and further harass the victim again, then a Federal crime has been committed. I saw two cases. One at the base and another at a retail operation where I worked part time. On base the authorities go to the manager of the offender and he is obligated to resolve the issue, or BOTH parties (offender and manager) are fired, losing everything they have built up as a career. These are civilian employees. They take it VERY seriously.
At the retail shop, the victim complained to her immediate manager, who laughed and did nothing. The offender was the stores assistant store manager. The victim told me about this issue and I called the Feds and they told me that the manager and offender won't be laughing when they are arrested and taken out of the store in cuffs. And face at least 2 years in Federal prison. Unfortunately, she transferred rather than filing charges. At the same time, in the area, another store manager who had a history of harassment, went to prison for 27 years. They do take this seriously... Just something to keep in mind.