Every business in Northeast Ohio that has employees or customers is exposed to potential employment practices liability claims. In the year ending December 31 2023 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) stated there were 81055 charges against employers for discrimination that is more than 220 claims every day. However, according to ISO MarketStance only 4% […]
In today’s rapidly changing business environment being aware of emerging risk is paramount. Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPL)is an important tool for business-owners to be aware of as they manage risk in their business. The changing work landscape has created new exposures that you must be aware of. Marijuana Legalization – Ohio legalized recreational marijuana […]
Employment Practices Liability (EPL) claims are on the rise as companies reevaluate staffing levels and continue to outsource work, understanding how your EPL policy will respond is important. The gig economy is full of freelancers or independent contractors who provide their services to a company or that company’s clients. These workers are often online platform […]
Every business in Northeast Ohio with employees or customers is exposed to potential employment practices liability claims. In the year ending December 31, 2019, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) stated there were 72,675 charges against employers for discrimination. Read More! Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) should be part of your business insurance and loss mitigation program. Uninsured claims […]
Keeping your apartment building occupied is paramount to profitability, but don’t be negligent in your application and screening process. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has created regulations that define classes of people who can’t be discriminated against in the rental process. (read more) As a landlord, you may not discriminate in renting […]
Basic insurance topics for a Landlord were addressed a few weeks ago in my blog “Crafting a Solid Insurance Program for Owners of Apartment Buildings.” A new semester is starting (read more) The previous blog addressed property insurance including business income, general liability insurance, equipment breakdown, crime insurance and auto insurance. However, the owner of […]
