Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI)
Did you know there were almost 16,000 sexual
harassment charges filed in 1997? The Clarence
Thomas/Anita Hill hearings offered more than
spicy TV for a few days. It brought awareness to
American workers (and attorneys) that employment
discrimination does occur. Think of your own
office. Have you changed the way you react to
the opposite sex?
Sexual harassment, wrongful termination and
failure to hire or promote are all employment
practices and all are excluded under your
commercial general liability policy.
Unfortunately, lawsuits based on these issues
are becoming more and more prevalent.
Many insurance companies have begun offering
Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI).
It covers the above situations and much more.
Small to medium sized businesses can purchase
coverage or outsource their human resources.
Professional Employers
are becoming more popular because
they offer many protections against
EPLI related
claims. However, protection in the form of EPLI
is becoming more affordable for small
businesses. Contact us to learn more.
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