Hostile work environments can occur at all levels of an organization.

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Harassment that creates a hostile work environment can occur at any level and in any department. The important point is the effect on the workplace, not the person’s rank or where they sit in the org chart. A supervisor, a peer, or even someone at a higher level can contribute through repeated demeaning comments, discriminatory actions, or hostile communications that undermine a reasonable employee’s ability to work. Because this harm can arise anywhere and from any role, the statement is true. Saying it’s limited to certain levels or departments would miss real-world situations.