Even when managers do not themselves engage in harassment, if they fail to prevent it or to take appropriate action after receiving legitimate complaints about it, they can still be held liable, along with their companies, if a lawsuit is filed.

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This is known as vicarious liability, where the actions or inactions of managers can result in their company being held responsible for harassment, even if the managers themselves did not engage in it.

Even When Managers Do Not Themselves Engage in Harassment, If