WARNING: This episode discusses workplace sexual harassement – we advise listener discretion.
Alan introduces the case, Gilmore versus Blue Care, a community home care provider. In this event, a personal carer submitted her claim against her employer because of her report of sexual assault when providing daily living support to older men living in a group home. These men each had various forms of mental health and daily living support needs disorders, necessitating the care provision. However, Alan paints the scenario of collective vulnerability when a female worker is left to work solo in home with men. He extends the discussion on sexuality and sexual drives, at any age.
“We are the only workplace podcast to descend into conversations on sex,” remarks Trajce. “We do more than descend – we embrace this,” says Sara. She continues, “I’ve got an itch, a hankering for sex.” Trajce jests, “When I am hankering, I yearn for a marshmallow or a burger.” “Some people hanker for very different things, Trajce,” says Sara. Alan jabs, “You’re safe with Trajce as long as you offer an all-you-can-eat buffet!” and advises “If you’re an employer, imagining that no one seeks sex in your workplace or your care facility, you’re misled.”