I have had several clients that have had this come up over recent months due to COVID and dwindling Unemployment Benefits.
Employment-Related lawsuits are a growing concern for
employers of all sizes. As costs for litigation and damage
awards climb, experts predict that employment liability
will only become more complex. As a result, it is critical
for employers to understand their exposures and options
to manage the risk.
Strategies to Reduce Your Company’s Exposure
Two effective risk management strategies include solid
human resources practices and employment practices
liability (EPL) insurance coverage, a policy used to cover
your risk due to the ever-changing legal and employment
environment.
There are three common employment-related lawsuits today:
1. Wrongful termination: The discharge of an employee for invalid reasons.
2. Discrimination: The denial of equal treatment of workers who are members of a protected class.
3. Sexual Harassment: When a worker is subject to unwelcome sexual advances, obscene or offensive remarks, or the failure to stop such behavior.
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