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EPLI in plain English: workplace claims employers actually face

What employment practices liability insurance is for—discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination allegations—and how it differs from workers’ comp or GL.

Alex Rivera1 min read
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Hiring, firing, and day-to-day management create a different kind of risk than a customer slipping in the lobby. EPLI is the coverage built for those employment-related allegations—not for on-the-job injuries.

What EPLI is about

Claims alleging wrongful employment acts such as:

  • Discrimination
  • Harassment
  • Wrongful termination
  • Retaliation
  • Some wage-related allegations depending on the form

EPLI vs other policies

PolicyFocus
General liabilityThird-party bodily injury / property damage
Workers’ compEmployee workplace injury
EPLIEmployment practices allegations
D&OManagement / entity securities-style risks (different)

Who discusses EPLI

Small employers, startups hiring quickly, and companies with employee handbooks gaps. Requirements vary—talk with a commercial agent. See the small business hub.

Frequently asked questions

Does general liability cover employee lawsuits about discrimination?+

Typically no. Employment practices claims are usually an EPLI (or employment practices section) exposure, not CGL.

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