Reporting Sexual Harassment

$\frac{0\mathrm{.}0}{2\mathrm{.}0}$ points $($graded$)$

On the first day that Zubair started his new job as manager in the call centre of a large organization, a female employee in his group approached him and asked his help to handle a serious harassment incident. According to the employee, she was assaulted by a male colleague a few days before during the evening shitt. There was no one to observe the incident, so it is her word against the maie colleague. Which one of the following should Zubair follow as course of action?

Zubair should advise the female employee to not mention the harassment incident, as accusations without proof against her colleauges may result in her termination.

Zubair should support the female employee $10$ report the incident to the Human Resource department, so that the female worker can be supported according to the process established in the company for reporting sexual harassment.

Zubair should call a meeting with the female worker and the man she accused and ask them to rescive the issue amicably, since reporting the incident would damage the reputation of his group.

Zubair should request a few days of urgent leave. When he returns, the female worker will have caimed Zubair should request a few days of urgent ieave. When he retans, down, and he can confidently move forward with the situation.