But It Was With My Wife: Failing To Address After-Hours Workplace Indiscretions

Abstract

Tom, an employee at Aztec Systems, was caught by Rose, a member of the cleaning staff, having sex, after hours, on his work desk with his wife.  An upset Rose discussed the matter with Aztec’s human resources manager.  The HR manager Fred, Tom’s boss Janet, and the company CEO Alan, decide that there was no disciplinary action needed since Tom and Janet were married.  An angry Rose was faced with a difficult decision – whether or not to file a claim against Aztec Systems for sexual harassment.