When Joking Becomes Harassment
Many Workplace Conflicts Begin With Phrases Such As: “It was only a joke.”“You’re being too sensitive.”“We didn’t mean it that way.” Humour is often used to mask discomfort, hierarchy, or bias. The Problem with Informal Justification When inappropriate comments are dismissed as humour: Intent does not negate impact. Under workplace dignity standards, repeated remarks, suggestive […]
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