Co-Working Spaces: Mitigating Litigation Risks While Encouraging Innovation

This article was published in the November edition of the On the Front Lines Newsletter by Cheryl Pinarchick and Jennifer Scully in Boston. The rise of co-working spaces has presented unique legal issues for companies that utilize these services. Some of the risks include sexual harassment, theft, and other unwanted behavior caused by the absence of policies governing conduct, and the availability of alcoholic beverages at many locations. If you are an owner or operator of one of these spaces, or a company utilizing their services, you can mitigate these risks by setting ground rules, increasing security, and knowing your public accommodation obligations.