Duty of Care Best Practices for LGBTQ Personnel

It’s vital for organizations to understand the unique risks inherent to the LGBTQ community, particularly when traveling to higher-risk destinations, and to discuss duty of care responsibilities for your global workforce.

Prevailing laws in some countries criminalize same-sex relationships and associate harsh penalties for even perceived behavior. In contrast, other countries restrict the possession of certain medications that LGBTQ individuals may use. Travel documentation has also become an increasing risk for LGBTQ travelers. The unique risks that LGBTQ individuals face highlight the need for a comprehensive duty of care program reflective of diverse workforces.

At Crisis24, our team of analysts keep a constant watch on the ever-changing LGBTQ legal and societal landscape. In this episode of The Risk Insight, Neil Sachs sits down with Danielle Ellam to discuss the importance of a risk management program that factors in potential threats to LGBTQ personnel and considerations to ensure the safety of your employees. Jessika and Danielle share insights into the risk profile and operating environment for higher-risk locations and provide recommendations for organizations looking to implement a comprehensive duty of care program – from pre-trip travel planning to contingency planning, corporate policies, access to accurate and timely intelligence alerts, and more.