Sexual harassment in the media is again in the news. ESPN fired commentator Steve Phillips after he admitted to having an affair with a 22 year old ESPN staffer. According to news stories, Phillips was sued previously for sexual harassment and ESPN has been sued as well.
When an employee commits sexual harassment, the proper way for the employer to handle the situation is to terminate that employee. It is apparent that although ESPN learned it's lesson, Steve Phillips had not.
Contrast this response with the David Letterman situation. Letterman has been defended and protected by his studio and NBC whereas the staffer was put on paid leave.
Sexual harassment in the work place will continue as long as it is tolerated. Let's not tolerate it anymore.
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