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25Aug

Manager’s Observation of Harassment Places Liability on Employer

Under generally accepted Title VII principles, an employer can be held liable when a co-worker harasses a co-worker if a supervisor is aware of the harassment, but fails to take prompt corrective action. This principle was reiterated in EEOC v....
By: Jackson Lewis P.C.
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/manager-s-observation-of-harassment-22668/

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