Your co-worker, a new employee, is painfully shy. She works, as you do, as a clerical assistant to an architect in the firm you both work for. Her architect, a boorish male with a foul mouth and grabby hands, has had trouble keeping an assistant, and you know why. But even though this fellow has continued in his usual behavior, applying it now to her, she seems to be unable to decide what to do, and seeks your advice. Knowing how these cases are decided, what would be the best advice you could give her?

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Your co-worker, a new employee, is painfully shy. She works, as you do, as a clerical assistant to an architect in the firm you both work for. Her architect, a boorish male with a foul mouth and grabby hands, has had trouble keeping an assistant, and you know why. But even though this fellow has continued in his usual behavior, applying it now to her, she  seems to be unable to decide what to do, and seeks your advice.  Knowing how these cases are decided, what would be the best advice you could give her? ​

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She should clearly communicate her boundaries by telling him she's not interested and wants to focus on her work. This is a professional way to address the situation and can be documented if further action is needed.

Your Co-Worker, a New Employee, Is Painfully Shy