Reference no: EM133039059

Imagine that you are the new leader of Empresas Carabelitas and present what efforts, policies, rules and / or training programs you have worked to avoid this situation that you have encountered when assuming the position.

Case

The case of Pedro and Empresas Carabelitas

After several years at Empresas Carabelitas and a successful performance as an employee, Pedro has sued his company for discrimination based on sexual orientation and workplace harassment. In his complaint, he stated that his colleagues made constant jokes about his sexual orientation, referred to him as a "fag" and left propaganda for psychological therapies on his desk. In addition, his colleagues constantly held activities and meetings to which he was not invited, even when they were discussing issues related to projects in which he worked. Although Pedro spoke with the supervisor about the matter and submitted his case to the Human Resources office, they indicated that they would talk to them, but not to worry about it, since his evaluations as an employee had always been good.
 
Pedro felt unsupported and submitted his case to the Anti-Discrimination Office in his city. They visited the company, did an investigation and concluded that, indeed, Pedro was in a hostile environment. Empresas Carabelitas was fined and required to develop a training plan for its employees and establish policies against discrimination. Empresas Carabelitas did not comply and Pedro preferred to resign from the company.

Question

1. Discuss what you understand is the value of the definition of LGBTTQ + for the company. Indicate if you understand that it is important for an employee to express their sexual orientation to the employer. Why?

2. Do you understand that Pedro handled his case in the right way? Why?

3. Do you understand that the officers of the Empresas Carabelitas handled the case in the correct way? Why?

4. Describe some laws, rules or policies in your city to handle the issue of discrimination based on sexual orientation and how they apply in business.

5. Establish what challenges and / or biases you understand you would have, if you were a manager, when working with the type of diversity by sexual orientation.

6. Establish what efforts, policies, rules and / or training programs you would have worked to avoid the situation presented in the case if you were the new leader of Empresas Carabelitas.