Emily, an employee of Farm Supplies Inc., files a suit against her employer, alleging sexual harassment by her supervisor Gowan. The employer may be liable if it had effective harassment policies and complaint procedures that were followed by

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The employer may be liable if it had effective harassment policies and complaint procedures that were not followed by Emily, the victim, assuming she did not utilize the procedures provided for addressing such complaints. Employers are generally expected to take reasonable steps to prevent and correct harassment in the workplace, including having clear policies and procedures for reporting harassment. If these were in place and not utilized by the victim, the employer might still be held liable for the actions of the supervisor, depending on the specifics of the case and jurisdiction.

Emily, an Employee of Farm Supplies Inc