he maintenance department manager at Clearwater Electronics reported that one of his best employees has told everyone he is gay

he maintenance department manager at Clearwater Electronics reported that one of his best employees has told everyone he is gay. Three other

employees, who have worked with this individual for four years, contacted the manager and said they were now uncomfortable working alongside this

person and want him to be transferred or else they will request to be transferred. The manager is supportive of his gay employee and does not want to

transfer him. However, he also feels he cannot lose three other employees. Clearwater has formal LGBTQ awareness training in place as well as inclusive

management training. How can the HR director best help the manager and the company prevent discriminatory conduct in the maintenance department?

1) Tell the manager that you will provide LGBTQ training for his department and allow the employees to express their concerns without fear of retaliation.

2) Bring in the three employees and review the LGBTQ policy with them to ensure they understand that workplace harassment based on a colleague's LGBTQ identity is unacceptable. Let them know it is their choice to determine if they want to continue working at the company.

3) Bring in the three employees to review the LGBTQ policy with them and help them understand that workplace harassment based on a colleague’s LGBTQ identity is unkind. Help them understand they should treat him with kindness and respect

4) Tell the manager he will have to make a choice between the employees and offer to help him find a replacement employee (or employees) as quickly as possible.