Ethical Standard of the Month:
1.09 Sexual Relationships

Overview

Standard 1.09, Sexual Relationships, details the prohibitions against sexual activities with current and former clients, and with clients’ relatives and close associates. The most recent changes to this standard revised the language to include specific reference to inappropriate sexual communications using technology.

Highlights

  • Standard 1.09(a) clarifies that inappropriate sexual communications includes communications that take place through the use of technology.