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REPORT: NBC Has ‘Zero Tolerance Approach’ To Sexual Harassment After Matt Lauer Scandal

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NBC News is enacting a more aggressive approach to sexual harassment in their workplace in light of allegations against former host Matt Lauer, according to a report from Page Six.

An unnamed source alleged NBC News’ latest harassment policies include informing superiors if they find out about sexual harassment among other colleagues, Page Six reported Monday. Employees have also been given guidelines on appropriate hugs in the workplace and how to best appropriately socialize among coworkers, the source continued.

“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,” the source revealed to Page Six.

NBC News fired Lauer after a woman came forward and alleged the former “Today Show” host sexually harassed her while they covered the 2014 Olympics. Another woman later accused Lauer of sexually assaulting her in the office in 2001, according to a New York Times report.

“There are no words to express my sorrow and regret for the pain I have caused others by words and actions. To the people I have hurt, I am truly sorry. As I am writing this I realize the depth of the damage and disappointment I have left behind at home and at NBC,” Lauer said in a statement.

NBC News reps did not return The Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment in time for publication.

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