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In Law / College | 2025-07-07

In sexual-harassment incidents, a supervisor may be held personally liable if he or she personally engages in acts of sexual harassment and/or fails to take immediate action when:

1. a sexual harassment complaint is made;
2. he or she witnesses or learns about offensive behavior; or
3. sexual harassment occurs that he or she reasonably should have known about.

A. True
B. False

Asked by kordee

Answer (2)

A supervisor can be personally liable for sexual harassment if they engage in such behavior or fail to act on complaints or witnessed incidents. Their responsibility includes taking action if they are aware of harassment that they reasonably should have known about. Supervisor training and clear workplace policies are essential to mitigate these risks. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

A supervisor can be personally liable for sexual harassment if they engage in such behavior or fail to act on complaints or incidents they knew or should have known about. This highlights the critical responsibility supervisors have in maintaining a safe work environment. Understanding these liabilities is essential for both supervisors and employees in a workplace setting.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-08

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