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Supervisors

Have Special Responsibilities

Supervisors have special responsibilities in matters relating to harassment. For example:

  • Supervisors must report any harassment of which they become aware, even if they think it is trivial or no one is objecting,
  • Supervisors who fail to report harassment or knowingly allow it to continue will be subject to discipline, and
  • Employees should note that supervisors must report harassment, even if they ask him or her to keep it confidential.

You can and should expect your supervisor to uphold these standards at all times. If you do not feel comfortable reporting harassment to your supervisor (or if they are the harasser), you should report the harassment to their manager and/or HR.

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