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An employer has been found vicariously liable for sexual harassment and assault, with a tribunal criticising its "manifestly inadequate" response to an employee's complaints.

The beauty therapist claimed her former employer was liable for her co-worker's harassing behaviour, while its sole director assisted, authorised and/or encouraged his conduct.

She told the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal that between January and November 2018, the co-worker would: deliberately brush past her; put his legs between hers; make suggestive comments, jokes and sex noises; slap her bottom; and try to embrace her...