8.40 Elements of Claim: Harassment (By Supervisor With Tangible Employment Action) is a type of workplace harassment that occurs when a supervisor or manager uses their power over an employee to create a hostile work environment. This type of harassment often takes the form of threats, intimidation, bullying, humiliation, or the use of physical force. It can also include verbal or physical abuse, sexual harassment, and other forms of discrimination. When a supervisor takes a tangible employment action against an employee in order to harass them, such as firing or demoting them, the employee may be able to make a claim for damages based on the 8.40 Elements of Claim.