Should I tell H.R. about our intern’s illegal hobby?

The Ethicist weighs in.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story September 5, 2023 A reader asks about a summer intern who has bragged about his illegal hobby. Should the reader keep quiet, or inform human resources? Illustration by Tomi Um Here's how the magazine's Ethicist columnist responded. → Sign up for the Ethicist newsletter, for Times subscribers only. Advice on life's trickiest situations and moral dilemmas from the philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018