NU Online News Service, Oct. 22, 1:15 p.m. EDT
Demand has been rising for employment practices liability (EPLI) insurance protection as layoff activity has increased employee claims, an insurance brokerage expert said.
Speakers during a Marsh Webinar said in 2008 the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC) reported discrimination claims were up 15 percent compared to 2007. Laid off workers have filed suit under a variety of federal and state laws.
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