Is the humor derogatory towards a particular race, nationality, gender, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation?
Any humor that contains one or more of these elements should be an immediate “red flag.” It is likely the humor is inappropriate in the workplace, and actions should be taken to cease the humor or an organization risks exposing itself to unnecessary legal and financial risk. Offensive humor can get your organization in trouble even outside of the normal workplace. Even employer “sponsored” events, like a holiday party or company picnic, can expose a company to legal and financial risk if offensive humor goes unchecked. 2. How well do you know the person you are about to engage in the humor? Do you know what he or she might find offensive? What is considered funny depends on the recipient, not the sender. I am sure you have seen a comedian tell a joke where the audience remains silent or even moans. The comedian might think the joke is funny, but the audience’s reaction is the ultimate test whether the joke is funny or offensive. In a world of greater diversity, our audiences are no lon
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