When Hostile Environment Has Been Committed by a Supervisor, the Employer

question 24

Multiple Choice

When hostile environment has been committed by a supervisor, the employer will be held to which level of liability?

• A)direct liability
• B)indirect liability
• C)vicarious liability
• D)vicarious liability with an affirmative two-part defense

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