Associations taking hard look at policies covering member behavior can put themselves in legal jeopardy if not thought through As many associations review sexual harassment policies in light of the #MeToo movement, attorneys say groups must also consider how to minimize their own legal exposure. That means using clear policy language and spelling out a process for handling allegations of harassment.
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