Supervisor Harassment

Monday, 1 November 2010




Supervisors are those who manage the business and give instructions to subordinates. They are responsible for the well-being of the company. As such, they are given certain powers in pursuance to the best interest of the business.

However, the exercise of powers sometimes exceeds and often results to supervisor harassment cases. As a result, employer is made vicariously liable for unlawful harassment committed by its supervisors.

Our employment lawyers can represent employees who are harassed by their supervisors. We have a team of top notch labor attorneys who can pursue a case against these abusive supervisors.

Who is a supervisor?  

Employers are vicariously liable for acts committed by a supervisor. Therefore, it is essential to know whether the person engaged in unlawful harassment is a supervisor or not.

While federal employment statutes does not define the term “supervisor”, several Supreme Court decisions has given light to its definition. The court has ruled that the determination of whether the harasser is a supervisor or not depends on the job function and not on the job title.

A supervisor is one who is:

•authorized to recommend or undertake tangible employment decisions affecting employees; or

•authorized to direct the employee's daily activities at work.

A tangible employment decisions are those which changes an employee’s status on a significant level. This may include decisions to fire, hire, promote, demote or reassign an employee.

A person who temporarily directs another’s work activity is deemed a supervisor for that time. Hence, if that individual harasses another during that period, employer may still be held liable.

Our lawyers understand the plight of harassed employees. We guarantee worthy legal representation in filing harassment claims against the employer or supervisor. We will see to it that no tables are unturned in finding the best and effective means of pursuing an employment case.

By dialing our toll free number or filling out our free case analysis form, information you relay on us will remain confidential. Our harassment lawyers promise to give you an aggressive and efficient legal service.

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