A growing area of concern for all types of business's today is Employment Practice Liability. Allegations are made daily against employers today for everything from discrimination, wrongful termination to sexual harassment within the every day workplace. These claims can now include allegations that the Fair Labor Standard Act has been violated. There are various reasons for the growth of work-related lawsuits. One of the main reasons is corporate downsizing pertaining specifically to the aspect of discrimination and wrongful termination/ discharge. The growth of minorities and women in the work force has also resulted in allegations of discrimination and sexual harassment, and Wage & Hour Claims respectively. In addition to the above, the doctrine known as employment-at-will has additionally lost some of its importance in today's market place. There are, as with other types of insurance, loss control procedures that can be followed to minimize the likelihood of these types of allegations and/or suits.
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