Liability for Harassment

Conduct that constitutes harassment can come from several sources, including supervisors, coworkers, customers and vendors. The courts determine who bears the liability for the harassing conduct when the conduct originates from different sources.

Employer Liability for Harassment

In most cases, the employer will be held responsible for harassment that occurs on the premises or in connection with the employment relationship. The degree to which the employer will be held liable depends, in part, on the unlawful conduct’s source.