High Court to decide legal definition of ‘supervisor’: Why that matters to employers

The Supreme Court is currently mulling over one of the most basic questions in today’s workplace: Who fits the legal definition of “supervisor”?

The high court’s ruling could have a substantial impact on employee discrimination lawsuits.

Here’s why:

Under the law, an employer is liable for the behavior of a supervisor who’s guilty of discrimination or harassment.

But if a worker discriminates against or harasses a co-worker, the employer is not at fault — unless the behavior was reported and the employer failed to act to address it.

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