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Employment Practices Liability Insurance – What Does it Cover?

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As a business owner, you strive to be fair and nondiscriminatory in your employment practices. But even a simple misunderstanding could expose you to an employee-related claim or allegation such as sexual harassment, discrimination, abuse or wrongful termination. In today’s litigious business climate, these are damaging claims that can put you out of business. Is your business prepared for these situations with Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) coverage? (more…)

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

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Sexual harassment is illegal, yet it seems to be a growing issue as we hear more and more about it in the news. Still, most sexual harassment situations – 71 percent in 2015 – are not reported. Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue affecting employee morale and job performance as well as the health and safety of those involved. It can even lead to lawsuits. (more…)

Employment Practices Liability: Myths vs. Facts

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Business owners typically consider property, general liability and workers compensation as necessary insurance policies to protect their assets. With the incidence of employment practices liability (EPL) claims widespread and growing, EPL insurance should be an important consideration for every business owner.

Myth: Our employee handbook is clear, so we don’t have to worry about an EPL claim.
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