Seven Steps for Creating an Effective Sexual Harassment Policy A strong sexual harassment policy policy not only can provide protection for all involved, but also can serve as a deterrent. William R. Thetford Jr. and H. Robert Showers
Course of Employment Key point 10-02.03. Churches can be legally responsible on the basis of the respondeat superior
Inapplicability to Nonprofit Organizations Key point 10-02.04. The fundamental policy supporting the doctrine of respondeat superior is “risk allocation.”
Court Decisions Recognizing Negligent Selection Claims Key point 10-04.01. Some courts have found churches liable on the basis of negligent selection
Court Decisions Rejecting Negligent Selection Claims Key point 10-04.02. Some courts have found churches not liable on the basis of negligent
Risk Management Key point 10-04.03. Churches can reduce the risk of liability based on negligent selection for
The Relevance of Sexual Orientation in Selecting Youth or Children’s Workers Key point 10-04.04. The courts have generally ruled, in recent years, that homosexuals are no
Court Decisions Recognizing Negligent Selection Claims Key point 10-05.01. Some courts have found churches liable on the basis of negligent selection
Court Decisions Rejecting Negligent Selection Claims Key point 10-05.02. Some courts have found churches not liable on the basis of negligent
Risk Management Key point 10-05.03. Churches can reduce the risk of liability based on negligent supervision for
Court Decisions Recognizing Negligent Retention Claims Key point 10-07.01. Some courts have found churches liable on the basis of negligent retention
Court Decisions Rejecting Negligent Retention Claims Key point 10-07.02. Many courts have ruled that the First Amendment prevents churches from being
Risk Management Key point 10-07.03. Churches can reduce the risk of liability based on negligent retention for
Court Decisions Recognizing Negligent Supervision Claims Key point 10-09.01. Some courts have found churches liable on the basis of negligent supervision
Court Decisions Rejecting Negligent Supervision Claims Key point 10-09.02. Some courts have found churches not liable on the basis of negligent
Risk Management Key point 10-09.03. Churches can reduce the risk of liability based on negligent supervision for
Court Decisions Recognizing Negligent Supervision Claims Key point 10-10.01. Some courts have found churches liable on the basis of negligent supervision
Court Decisions Rejecting Negligent Supervision Claims Key point 10-10.02. Many courts have ruled that the First Amendment prevents churches from being
Risk Management Key point 10-10.03. Churches can reduce the risk of liability based on negligent supervision for
Risk Management Key point 10-11.01. Churches can reduce the risk of liability based on negligent supervision for