Amazon a company on cutting edge business practices desired a workplace free from all forms of sexual harassment. Accordingly, Amazon developed guidelines for its workers that specifically forbade sexual harassment. The guidelines gave examples of conduct that would not be tolerated, provided penalties, designated a company official as the proper person to whom complaints should be brought, investigated complaints thoroughly, and maintained an educational policy designed to remind employees of the policy. Jennifer, a longtime employee of Amazon, made a complaint of sexual harassment, charging that her supervisor, Andy Bodley had demanded sexual favors more than once. An investigation was performed and the charge was substantiated. The supervisor was warned not to continue this conduct, but it happened again. The supervisor was again issued a warning. Finally, Jennifer brought a court action against Andy and Amazon. Amazon defended on the ground that it had done all in its power to rectify the situation. Using Irac decide if Jennifer would be successful.
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