Employment Practices Liability

Employment practices liability (EPL) insurance is a type of coverage that protects businesses from the financial consequences associated with a variety of employment-related lawsuits. EPL may cover lawsuits involving a company’s directors and officers, negligence lawsuits affecting a company’s human resources department, and liability lawsuits over fiduciary duty. EPL can also protect against charges of racial or age discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, or noncompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Finally, EPL insurance can help protect businesses against legal conflicts that flare up between employees and third parties, such as vendors or customers, if a third-party coverage endorsement is secured as part of the EPL policy.