Faculty member's expression of affection made employee uncomfortable and fearful for her job
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Background
Employers have an obligation to investigate sexual harassment claims, but it doesn’t mean the alleged harasser must be fired or severely disciplined. A lot can depend on the nature and severity of the misconduct – a single, isolated compliment followed by apologies usually isn’t considered severe.