D&O/E&O
IN: Protect Yourself From Sexual Harassment In The Workplace
Dear Valued Customer, In this issue of “—————–” we focus on sexual harassment in the workplace. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission protects employees from being sexually harassed in the workplace. There are tens of thousands of charges filed every year, by both women and men. In just the last few years, companies had to…
Read MoreSexual Harassment: The Law Explained
It is unlawful to harass a person (an applicant or employee) because of that person’s sex. Harassment can include “sexual harassment” or unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature. Harassment does not have to be of a sexual nature, however, and can include offensive remarks…
Read MoreFacts About Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII applies to employers with 15 or more employees, including state and local governments. It also applies to employment agencies and to labor organizations, as well as to the federal government. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for…
Read MoreWhat Is Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI)?
EPLI covers businesses against claims by workers that their legal rights as employees of the company have been violated. The number of lawsuits filed by employees against their employers has been rising. While most suits are filed against large corporations, no company is immune to such lawsuits. Recognizing that smaller companies now need this kind…
Read MoreKnow Who You’re Hiring – Independent Contractor (Self-employed) vs. Employee
A business may pay an independent contractor and an employee for the same or similar work, but there are important legal differences between the two. For the employee, the company withholds income tax, Social Security, and Medicare from wages paid. For the independent contractor, the company does not withhold taxes. Employment and labor laws also do not apply to independent contractors.…
Read MoreIN: Independent Contractor Or Employee: What’s The Difference?
Dear Valued Customer, What exactly is an “independent contractor”? According to the IRS, the general rule is that an individual is an independent contractor if the payer has the right to control or direct only the result of the work and not what will be done and how it will be done…but not only can…
Read MoreA Look at Some Common D&O Risks & Claims
Real World Scenarios Here are a few real world scenarios that resulted in the filing of D&O lawsuits: Breach of fiduciary duty. Creditors of a company that was having some financial trouble and in need of capital, sued its directors and officers for failure to identify, evaluate, negotiate, and secure the sale of company assets in…
Read MoreTypes and Costs of D&O Coverage
D&O insurance policies offer liability insurance coverage for the Directors and Officers of non-profit, for-profit, and privately held businesses. Directors and Officers insurance helps protect them from defense costs and damages which may arise from managerial decisions that may have adverse financial consequences. All organizations are vulnerable to D&O insurance exposures. Read more about the who,…
Read MoreDirectors and Officers Insurance
While business insurance policies by definition provide coverage for the business itself, individual company officers may still be personally exposed to financial losses resulting from a lawsuit. To protect your company’s leadership, you may want to consider purchasing directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance. What D&O covers Directors and officers is a type of liability…
Read MoreIN: Why Get Directors and Officers Insurance?
Dear Valued Customer, A wide range of claims against a business have the potential to target company leadership for responsibility—and liability. In this issue of the “———————-“ we’re including information and tips that can ensure you are protected in many ways. Directors and Officers Insurance (D&O), is about protecting your business from liability issues. While…
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