How is EPLI different from workers’ compensation?
Workers’ compensation and EPLI address different employment exposures. Workers’ compensation concerns work-related injury or illness under the applicable system, while EPLI concerns specified allegations involving employment practices. A workplace situation can raise questions under more than one policy, so discuss the facts and the notice provisions for each. Neither policy name establishes how a particular matter will be handled.
Which people and claims need attention?
Ask how the proposed form treats the organization, managers, current and former employees, applicants, and temporary or contract workers. If customer or other third-party harassment allegations are a concern, ask whether that protection is available and how it is defined. Review where employees work and which entities employ them so the insured organization description matches the actual business structure.
Does EPLI cover every wage or employment dispute?
Ask specifically about wage-and-hour matters, benefit-related allegations, contractual obligations, and other relevant exclusions. Any limited defense provision should be compared with its conditions and sublimit. Insurance does not replace legal advice, accurate payroll practices, or documented employment procedures. Discuss the actual wording with Cory and coordinate policy questions with your employment counsel when a decision requires legal interpretation.
What should we compare in the policy?
Review claims-made requirements, reporting deadlines, prior acts or continuity provisions, retention, and defense-cost treatment. Ask who chooses counsel, how settlement consent works, and whether EPLI shares an aggregate limit with other management coverage. These details can affect a claim response. Bring the current policy to the review so a proposed change can be considered alongside the protection and dates you already have.
A practical situation to review
Suppose a former employee alleges retaliation following an internal complaint and termination. The review should consider who is insured, when the allegation was first received, how notice must be provided, and which policy terms apply. This is an illustrative insurance question, not a conclusion about the merits of a claim or whether coverage exists. Respond to actual allegations with appropriate legal and insurance guidance.
What information helps Cory get started?
Provide your business website, workforce size, work locations, existing EPLI or management liability coverage, and renewal timing. Summarize changes in the business at a high level. Detailed personnel matters can follow through an appropriate confidential process if needed. Start the website inquiry with business contact details; avoid sharing employee names, medical information, or sensitive employment records in the public form.
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Your workforce is changing. What needs a review?
Share hiring plans, work locations, and the employment-related insurance questions you want to discuss. Cory will follow up to discuss the business and the information needed for the next step.
Request an insurance review with Cory or call 845-721-0744.
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