Employers that don’t do enough to combat sexual harassment in the workplace face liability under Title VII. But it doesn’t follow that harassed employees can also sue under state law for negligent supervision. Employees have to be satisfied with the remedies under Title VII and can’t go for a larger jury award under state common law.
Worker claims negligent supervision caused harassment? She must sue under Title VII
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