If the harasser is a supervisor who has the power to hire, fire, demote, promote, transfer, or discipline the employee, and the harassment culminates in a tangible employment action, the employer is __________.

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When a supervisor with the power to make significant employment decisions engages in harassment that results in a tangible employment action, the employer is strictly liable for the actions of the supervisor. This means the employer is automatically considered responsible without the need for the employee to prove negligence or fault on the part of the employer.

If the Harasser Is a Supervisor Who Has the Power