Even though a manager may be unaware that an employee is being sexually harassed,that manager and the organisation can still be held responsible if investigators believe the manager could have known about the harassment.

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This is known as the concept of "vicarious liability" and is based on the idea that the employer is responsible for the actions of its employees or agents during the course of their employment. Therefore, if an employee is engaging in sexual harassment and the manager could have reasonably known about it, the employer and manager can be held responsible.

Even Though a Manager May Be Unaware That an Employee