Market Insights

After a few years of declining frequency, employment practices liability (EPL) complaints against employers have returned to pre-pandemic levels. Learn what's driving the increase and best practices that can help clients manage EPL risk.

As we continue to see variants of COVID-19, whether to mandate vaccinations in the workplace will be an ongoing challenge for employers. They will need to have processes in place to mitigate exposures, and an EPL policy that protects them in the event of claims or litigation.

Despite the heavy burden on employers, since its inception, OSHA's programs and policies have dramatically improved employee safety. It's important that employers know about OSHA requirements and exemptions, which could make or break a citation defense.

When an employer shifts its employees to a leasing agency or Professional Employer Organization, what happens to the employer’s Employment Practices Liability exposures? Without careful consideration, this transition can create coverage gaps and other complications, making consultation with a financial services professional an important part of the transaction to ensure clients are properly covered during this change.