Netflix's sexual harassment policy bans employees from staring at each other
Netflix has introduced a new set of rules for staff as part of a strict sexual harassment policy.
The streaming service introduced the code of conduct for employees on set or at their Californian headquarters and forbids them from staring at each other for more than five seconds.
The move comes in the wake of the #MeToo movement and employees were addressed accordingly, an on-set runner currently working on the new season of Black Mirror told The Sun.
“Senior staff went to a harassment meeting to learn what is and isn’t appropriate. Looking at anyone longer than five seconds is considered creepy,” they said.
Staff also can’t give “lingering hugs” or approach a colleague for a date once they’ve already been turned down.
Asking for a workmate’s number is now considered a big no no, while flirting is also off the cards.
For anyone who feels another member of staff is breaching the rules, they’re urged to shout: “Stop! Don’t do that again!”
The runner suggested the rules have prompted a series of jokes between each other, with some staring at each other for five seconds before looking away.
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A Netflix spokesperson told the publication their staff are subject to anti-harassment training to ensure a safe workplace.
“We’re proud of the anti-harassment training we offer to our productions,” they said.
“We want every Netflix production to be a safe and respectful working environment.
“We believe the resources we offer empower people on our sets to speak up, and shouldn’t be trivialised.”
