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Follow these steps to minimize the risk of workplace harassment

Discrimination and harassment lawsuits filed by employees against current, former and even prospective employers have been on the rise.

By Loretta L. Worters | Updated on February 14, 2018
Large corporations typically have substantial employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) coverage in place and are prepared to deal with most employment lawsuits. However, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or start-ups are the most vulnerable to employment claims. (Photo: iStock)

For many, the highlight of this year’s Golden Globe awards was the powerful speech Oprah Winfrey gave about the issues raised in Hollywood regarding sexual harassment. It’s a situation that affects all industries, and it’s a story that insurance brokers and agents should heed.

Lawsuits filed by employees against current, former and even prospective employers have been on the rise since the 1990s. According to a study conducted by Hiscox in 2015, U.S.-based companies had at least an 11.7% chance of having an employment charge filed against them.

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