Glossary of Human Resources Management and Employee Benefit Terms
Employee liability insurance is a critical component of risk management for businesses, offering protection against various legal claims and financial losses arising from employee-related issues.
Liability insurance is a type of insurance policy that provides protection to individuals and businesses against claims resulting from injuries, accidents, or negligence that cause harm to other people or property. It helps cover legal costs, medical expenses, and damages awarded in lawsuits.
Employee liability insurance, such as Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI), Directors and Officers Liability Insurance (D&O), and Errors and Omissions Insurance (E&O), provides coverage for various risks related to employees, including claims of discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, mismanagement, negligence, or errors in professional services.
Employee Benefits Liability Insurance covers the business against errors or omissions in the administration of its employee benefits program. This can include claims related to mistakes in handling employee benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, or other employee benefits packages.
The different types of employee liability insurance are:
The benefits of employee liability insurance are:
The factors to consider when purchasing employee liability insurance are:
These are short surveys that can be sent frequently to check what your employees think about an issue quickly. The survey comprises fewer questions (not more than 10) to get the information quickly. These can be administered at regular intervals (monthly/weekly/quarterly).
Having periodic, hour-long meetings for an informal chat with every team member is an excellent way to get a true sense of what’s happening with them. Since it is a safe and private conversation, it helps you get better details about an issue.
eNPS (employee Net Promoter score) is one of the simplest yet effective ways to assess your employee's opinion of your company. It includes one intriguing question that gauges loyalty. An example of eNPS questions include: How likely are you to recommend our company to others? Employees respond to the eNPS survey on a scale of 1-10, where 10 denotes they are ‘highly likely’ to recommend the company and 1 signifies they are ‘highly unlikely’ to recommend it.
The cost of employee liability insurance can vary widely depending on factors such as the size of the business, the industry, the coverage limits, deductible amounts, and the specific type of liability insurance purchased (e.g., EPLI, D&O, E&O). It's advisable for businesses to request quotes from insurance providers to get accurate pricing.
The way to obtain employee liability insurance includes:
By understanding these aspects of employee liability insurance, businesses can mitigate risks, protect their assets, and ensure financial security for both the company and its employees.
General liability insurance typically covers third-party bodily injury or property damage claims, such as those from customers or visitors. However, it may not cover injuries to employees. For coverage of employee injuries, businesses usually need workers' compensation insurance.