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... On the one hand, the employer needs to give the accused a fair hearing. On the other hand, the employer must investigate such claims immediately, and if true, must take effective action to stop the harassment (dismissing the harasser if necessary), or risk substantial actual and punitive damages. Steiner v. Showboat Operating Co.(11) involved a floor manager of a Las Vegas casino who subjected a female employee to ongoing sexually offensive language. He did this to men also. He was transferred and ultimately fired. She quit, and sued for sexual harassment, retaliation, constructive discharge, and wrongful infliction of emotional distress. The lower court dismissed all her charges. The Ninth Circuit held she could maintain a suit for sexual harassment, since her treatment differed from that suffered ... strictly liable for sexual harassment by a supervisor in California.(10) On the one hand, the employer needs to give the accused a fair hearing. On the other hand, the employer must investigate such claims immediately, and if true, must take effective action to stop the harassment (dismissing the harasser if necessary), or risk substantial actual and punitive damages. Steiner v. Showboat Operating Co.(11) involved a floor manager of a Las Vegas casino who subjected a female employee to ongoing sexually offensive language. He did this to men also. He was transferred and ultimately fired. She quit, and sued for sexual harassment, retaliation, constructive discharge, and wrongful infliction of emotional distress. The lower court dismissed all her charges. The Ninth Circuit held she could ...