Question

question 10 of 14

what is a primary duty of supervisors regarding workplace harassment?

choose an option below

reporting all known or suspected harassment to human resources or appropriate personnel

resolving harassment issues on their own without involving human resources

waiting until there is sufficient evidence before reporting harassment

Explanation:

Identify supervisor obligations

Under standard employment law and organizational compliance, supervisors have a strict duty to act as agents of the employer. When a supervisor becomes aware of potential harassment, they must report it immediately to ensure proper investigation and liability mitigation. This connects directly to Supervisor Responsibility.

Evaluate the options

• Option 1: Reporting all known or suspected harassment to Human Resources or appropriate personnel. This aligns with legal standards requiring prompt reporting to protect employees and limit employer liability.
• Option 2: Resolving harassment issues on their own without involving Human Resources. This is incorrect and dangerous, as supervisors are not typically trained investigators and bypassing HR can lead to legal liability.
• Option 3: Waiting until there is sufficient evidence before reporting harassment. This is incorrect because supervisors must report suspected issues immediately rather than conducting their own preliminary investigations.

Answer:

• Reporting all known or suspected harassment to Human Resources or appropriate personnel (Correct answer)
• Resolving harassment issues on their own without involving Human Resources
• Waiting until there is sufficient evidence before reporting harassment