Malpractice reflects many occupations: design engineers,
doctors, lawyers, any advisors, consultants or professionals who render
opinions. Sometimes referred to as professional liability or errors and
omissions insurance, let's use malpracti...
According to insurance industry estimates, fewer than 50% of companies carry EPLI -- and the smaller the employer, the lower the percentage. Although the cost of coverage varies, a $1 million policy with a $5,000 deductible usually costs from $50 to ...
Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc.
In 2008 Abercrombie refused to hire 17 yr. old Samantha Elauf, a practicing Muslim,
because the headscarf that she wore pursuant to her religious obligations
conf...
For years,
employers have taken comfort in the "exclusivity rule" of Workers Compensation:
Businesses traded their strict liability exposure for workplace injuries in
return for limited exposure and payments. However, recent decisions under the
A...
The effects of Employment Practices
Liability Insurance (EPLI) on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and by extension,
Workers’ Compensation Insurance (WC) has not yet been fully understood.
Employers are sued for unfair labor practices such as wr...