HR Chat: Problem Customer

You operate a business that has customers that come in each day, and some regulars that visit multiple times per week.  Last week, one of your employees complained that one of the regular customers made comments to them and gave them a hug which made them feel uncomfortable.  Due to this, they are refusing to work until you ‘ban’ the customer from your business.  While you listened to the concerns of your employee, what areyour legal responsibilities as a business owner to solve this situation?

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