Employers are vicariously liable for harassment when:

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All three scenarios listed in options A, B, and C can potentially create liability for the employer under the theory of vicarious liability. In option A, a top official who creates a hostile work environment can be imputed to the employer as the employer is responsible for the actions of its agents. In option B, a supervisor's harassment that results in tangible employment action can also result in the employer being liable for the supervisor's actions. In option C, if a supervisor creates a hostile environment and the employer lacks proper policies or procedures for investigating and addressing harassment complaints, the employer can be held liable for allowing the hostile environment to persist.

Employers Are Vicariously Liable for Harassment When