NBC Is Threatening To Fire Staffers Who Don’t Rat Out Misbehavior
NBC has a new anti-sepal harassment rules, which includes firing staffers who don’t speak out against harassers.
A source told Page Six that NBC employees have been ordered to report any inappropriate relationships in the workplace — and if they fail to do so, they could be fired for covering up for colleagues.
The source said, “Romantic relationships at work are not exactly unusual, but now NBC says it is taking a zero-tolerance approach. Staffers have been told that if they find out about any affairs, romances, inappropriate relationships or behavior in the office, they have to report it to human resources, their superior or the company anti-harassment phone line. Staffers are shocked that they are now expected to snitch on their friends. Plus, there’s been a series of ridiculous rules issued on other office conduct. One rule relates to hugging. If you wish to hug a colleague, you have to do a quick hug, then an immediate release, and step away to avoid body contact.”
They added: “Also there’s strict rules about socializing, including [not] sharing taxis home and [not] taking vegans to steakhouses.”