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INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES FORHARASSMENT INVESTIGATIONSINTRODUCTIONI. Factors That Complicate HARASSMENT InvestigationsA. One person s word against another sB. Absence of physical evidence or witnessesC. Both parties are likely to withhold information, exaggerate or Motives for a complainant to exaggerate information1. Fear that the company may not take action2. Unwarranted feelings of guilt or blame3. Revenge, advancement, rescheduled hoursII. Categories of HARASSMENT ComplaintsA. Prima Facie: Situations which, in and of themselves, clearly supportharassment (if they occurred).1. Clearly threatening or derogatory statements2. Claims of forced sexual contact3. Quid pro quo claimsB. Perceptual: Situations in which the respondent s behavior is objectionablebecause of the complainant s perception of Claims of a hostile work environment2.

INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES FOR HARASSMENT INVESTIGATIONS INTRODUCTION I. Factors That Complicate Harassment Investigations A. One personÕs word against anotherÕs

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