Employers are continuing to face more and more claims for sexual harassment. The number of workplace discrimination suits now represents more than one-fifth of all federal civil lawsuits filed in the U.S. One of the most common causes for these lawsuits is employee e-mail correspondence. Many experts agree that the most effective method of avoiding litigation is to institute a risk prevention program.

A formal employment practices compliance program can minimize the risk of loss and can place the employer in a better defense position in cases that do occur. Among the key ingredients of the compliance program is a state-of- the-art corporate policy statement written and distributed to all employees. The policy should include a formal complaint procedure that addresses equal employment opportunity, discrimination and harassment.

An additional component should be an employment practices insurance policy. Our professional liability specialist can recommend coverage designed for your specific needs. Just give us a call.