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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 MoreWhat is Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI)?
What happens if you fire someone and they turn around and sue you for discrimination? Regardless of why you let them go, you are going to have to pay for your legal defense. Imagine if one of your employees harasses another. Your company could face settlements and legal fees, all because the offense took place…
Read MoreIN: EPLI Insurance and Employee Benefits in the Age of the Coronavirus
Dear ——, The COVID-19 pandemic has forced employers across the country to rapidly make numerous and significant decisions about how to manage their business in this unprecedented time. Employers have had to quickly develop and implement policies and procedures addressing remote work, layoffs, furloughs, pay cuts, workplace conditions, and a host of other issues. Not…
Read MoreIN: High Risk Of Coronavirus Related Discriminations Claims
Dear Valued Customer, It is too early to know the full extent of lawsuits resulting from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, but come they will. We anticipate OSHA claims in the coming months, claims to do with the Family & Medial Leave Act, (FMLA), the Fair Standards Act, (FLSA), wrongful termination claims, and more.…
Read MoreCoronavirus & Implications On Employment Claims And Insurance
My colleague, Jason Rubinstein, recently wrote a piece highlighting potential impacts the coronavirus pandemic might have on various commercial lines of insurance. Though too early to know the full extent of resulting lawsuits, it is only a matter of time before employers start to see claims by current or former employees stemming from issues related to…
Read MoreHigh risk of discrimination claims as employees return to work
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) could face a higher risk of discrimination claims and employment practices liability (EPL) lawsuits when their employees return to work once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. There are multiple factors exacerbating EPL risk amid the coronavirus pandemic. Many SMBs were forced to close their doors for two months or longer during…
Read MoreEarly COVID-19 Liability Suits Raise Employment Practices Liability Insurance Issues
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced employers across the country to rapidly make numerous and significant decisions about how to manage their business in this unprecedented time. Employers have had to quickly develop and implement policies and procedures addressing remote work, layoffs, furloughs, pay cuts, workplace conditions, and a host of other issues. Not surprisingly, we’re…
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