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All in the Family - Family Businesses Are Sued by Employees, Too

By Mindy Pollack |January 17, 2018|English

Family-owned and operated businesses hold a special place in our economy and social fabric.1 They occupy a large place as well, accounting for nearly 20% of all businesses. One common perception is that this distinct place is safe from employee lawsuits...
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Marijuana, the Workplace and EPLI - Clearing the Haze

By Mindy Pollack |December 05, 2017|English

With 2.4 million Americans (and counting) holding medical marijuana cards, employers are bound to encounter workplace problems like this one: A business extends a job offer to the most promising applicant. She accepts the offer and proactively alerts...
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The EEOC and the Future of EPLI

By Alice Zelikson and Jeff Weisel |April 19, 2017|English

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has recently released its statistical details for the 91,000 charges of workplace discrimination the agency received in the 2016 fiscal year. Since 2014, the number of charges filed with the EEOC...
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Office Romance, Favoritism and the Latest Claim Statistics: Why EPLI Is a Must-Have

By Mindy Pollack |February 13, 2017|English

Valentine’s Day always casts a light on office romance, claims and the value of Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI). We share the latest statistics and scenarios, such as this one… After a new hire joined the department, the...
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2015 EEOC Statistics and EPLI: Why Are Retaliation Claims Increasing?

By Bill Baumann |March 23, 2016|English

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Marriage, Romance, Lawsuit - Why Every Employer Needs EPLI

By Mindy Pollack |February 11, 2016|English

Valentine’s Day is approaching, and that means it’s time for our annual look at office romance. A survey found that 51% of office workers have admitted to having an office romance at one time in their careers. Alas, not all love stories...
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