Heated debates can have a risk of harassment and discrimination
Social media, divisive politics, and increasingly aggressive discourse in society have created an environment in which antagonism is more common when certain topics — like politics — are discussed. Sometimes discussions can deteriorate and lead to some unfortunate things being said. This is bad enough when it occurs among people generally, but what happens when it happens at work? What can employers do to smooth out politically charged arguments that could lead to claims of harassment or discrimination?
