WorkPlace Ethics

Allison’s boss at the outdoor retail store continually makes sexually suggestive comments to her and often

brushes against her when she is in his office. Although he has never asked anything of her, she has asked him

to stop but he continues. She reported his conduct to the owner of the business. The owner felt that Allison was

exaggerating the facts and did not investigate or take any action.

a. Is the business Allison works for liable for sexual harassment? Why or why not?

b. What should the owner have done?