Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI)
Protect your business—and your reputation—from workplace claims.
Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) helps protect your business from the financial and reputational impact of employee-related claims.
It covers allegations such as wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, along with legal defense costs, settlements, and judgments.
Whether you have one employee or one hundred, EPLI helps you manage sensitive workplace issues while reducing the financial impact of employment-related claims.
What does EPLI Cover?
EPLI provides financial protection if an employee, former employee, or job applicant brings a claim against your business.
Common allegations include:
Sexual harassment
Discrimination (race, gender, age, disability, etc.)
Wrongful termination or failure to promote
Breach of employment contract
Retaliation or negligent evaluation
Emotional distress due to management actions
Your policy can help pay for:
Legal defense and attorney fees
Settlements or court judgments
Claims filed by current, former, or prospective employees
Who needs EPLI?
If you manage employees, EPLI is worth serious consideration—no matter the size of your team.
EPLI is especially important for businesses that:
Work closely with customers and staff
Hire, fire, or promote employees regularly
Maintain personnel files or conduct performance reviews
Even with strong policies and training in place, misunderstandings or unfounded claims can happen. EPLI helps you address them without absorbing devastating legal costs.
What’s not covered
EPLI focuses on employment-related risks, but it doesn’t cover every workplace issue.
Not covered under EPLI:
Workplace injuries (covered by workers’ comp)
Property damage or bodily injury
Intentional or criminal acts
Wage and hour disputes
1099 or contractor claims
Fines, penalties, or punitive damages
Equity or bonus disputes
Real-world examples
Example Scenarios:
Wrongful Termination: A long-time employee claims age discrimination after being let go for performance issues. Even with documentation, legal defense costs exceed $80,000.
Harassment Claim: A former employee alleges workplace harassment, leading to a $45,000 settlement.
Discrimination Allegation: A candidate claims they were denied a promotion due to gender bias. Legal fees exceed $30,000 before resolution.
At Wang Insurance, we help businesses evaluate EPLI coverage based on their team size, industry, and risk exposure—so you’re protected without overpaying or missing critical gaps.