Social Work Supervisor Liability

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to explore direct and indirect liability of social work supervisors. Specific case law is examined as it applies to malpractice liability-enterprise liability, educational malpractice, negligent hiring, negligent supervision, and borrowed servant rule. Case examples are used to illustrate areas of risk. Strategies for risk reduction are also presented.

Key Words:

• Vicarious liability
• sexual misconduct
• malpractice
• risk reduction
• supervisor liability