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EPLI Trends, Sexual Harassment Claims, and Planning for 2019-2020
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Paul J. Siegel
(631) 247-4605
Paul.Siegel@jacksonlewis.com
EPLI Trends, Sexual Harassment
Claims, and Planning for 2019
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EPLI Trends, Sexual Harassment Claims, and Planning for 2019-2020
The pace of workplace law change and risk exposure continues to grow. Filing of Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission (EEOC) and state agency charges, initiation of wrongful discharge and other lawsuits, and daily
publicity about sexual harassment all contribute to the ever-faster pace of assertion of claims. This trends
overview is intended to help evaluate the workplace law landscape. We would welcome the opportunity to meet
with Underwriters, Claims, Product, and other EPL team members to discuss what may be in store for the
remainder of this year and beyond. With the summer quickly approaching, now is a good time to put something
on the calendar as we look toward planning for 2020.
Jackson Lewis attorneys have advised employers for nearly 60 years about preventive workplace policies and
practices. Included in the proactive approach to problem avoidance is management education and employee
communications about employers’ prohibitions against sexual harassment and other workplace
misconduct. Daily publicity about Hollywood, political, and other leaders engaging in sexual harassment has led
to increased reports of harassment in workplaces across the country and increased filing of claims. Jackson
Lewis attorneys can assist your insureds by conducting in-person anti-harassment training or webinars for
management team members. If you would like to discuss management education programs, policy development,
or employee communications, please contact a Jackson Lewis attorney.
