An employer hears rumors among his staff that one of the female employees in his company is receiving unwanted advances from a coworker, but he never witnesses this publicly. Later, the woman resigns and seeks legal recourse for the harassment. Who is legally liable?

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The employer is liable because they have a legal responsibility to maintain a safe working environment and address harassment claims, even if they did not witness the harassment directly. The harasser is also liable for their actions.

An Employer Hears Rumors Among His Staff That One of the Female