Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in California

Sexual Harassment Reporting/Breach of Confidentiality

A large educational institute in SoCal received an allegation from an adult student of inappropriate conduct which did not occur at their facility. Non-HR personnel at my place of employment were sent emails about this allegation and I was interviewed. Is this appropriate?


Asked on 1/16/09, 2:31 pm

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Re: Sexual Harassment Reporting/Breach of Confidentiality

The communication may be considered a qualified privilege as not to violate privacy rights or result in defamation exposure if there was some purpose to it. Contact me directly.

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Answered on 1/17/09, 12:57 pm


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