In many cases of hostile environments, the management or the employer themself either witness the harassment or have been notified of the situation. Once harassment or a hostile work environment or discrimination is reported, it’s generally the employer’s responsibility to resolve the situation in a timely manner. If the employer is aware of the situation, but they ignore it or handles it badly, the employer becomes liable for fostering the hostile work environment or allowing it to continue to the detriment of their employee.
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