Question

question 11 of 14

what is a potential consequence if a supervisor fails to respond to reports of harassment?

choose an option below

the employer may face liability for the supervisors inaction.

the supervisor may lose their position but not impact the organization.

employees will have no legal recourse against the employer.

Explanation:

Analyze supervisor responsibility and employer liability

Under employment law, supervisors act as agents of the employer. When a supervisor is made aware of harassment and fails to take prompt, corrective action, that inaction is legally imputed to the employer.

Evaluate the options

• Option 1: "The employer may face liability for the supervisor's inaction." This is correct because an employer is generally held liable for workplace harassment if a supervisor knew (or should have known) about the behavior and failed to take immediate and appropriate corrective action.
• Option 2: "The supervisor may lose their position but not impact the organization." This is incorrect because a supervisor's failure to act directly impacts the organization by exposing it to significant legal and financial liability.
• Option 3: "Employees will have no legal recourse against the employer." This is incorrect because a supervisor's failure to respond actually strengthens the employee's legal recourse and basis for a lawsuit against the employer.

Answer:

• The employer may face liability for the supervisor's inaction. (Correct answer)
• The supervisor may lose their position but not impact the organization.
• Employees will have no legal recourse against the employer.