Sexual Harassment Liability in Public Safety

Public safety professionals are held to a higher standard of conduct than most members of society—and for good reason. First responders are the people we call in our moments of greatest need. They enter private homes. They are placed in the position to care for some of society’s most vulnerable individuals including children, the elderly and countless victims of crime or medical emergency.

These considerations that are specific to public safety are compounded by the fact that all Americans are entitled to come to work without being subjected to harassment.

Sexual harassment liability poses a substantial risk to public safety agencies in terms of financial costs, organizational disruption and public trust. It is vital to agency operations that all employees—and particularly supervisors—are familiar with their fundamental responsibilities under the law when it comes to preventing and confronting sexual harassment.

In this webinar, Attorney Matt Dolan will discuss:

• Common Sexual Harassment Misconceptions
• Hostile Work Environment Harassment versus Quid Pro Quo Harassment Liability
• Management’s Duty to Prevent and Address Sexual Harassment
• The Fundamental Components of Effective Sexual Harassment Policies
• Management’s Duties in Investigating and Confronting Sexual Harassment