News

‘Game changer’ Equality Act update could cause EPL issue ahead of Christmas party season

By 2024-12-10T07:00:00

sexual harassment

Employment practices liability policies might not be reflective of October’s legal refresh, meaning that cover is ‘not fit for purpose’, says law firm partner

An update to 2010’s Equality Act around the treatment of workplace sexual harassment has the potential to impact employment practices liability (EPL) insurance or directors’ and officers’ (D&O) cover as Christmas party season looms for British businesses.

Read more…

Explore more risk management articles here, or discover more news here

You need to register to continue reading the rest of this article and more for free.
(If you’re already registered, please sign in here.)

REGISTER NOW FOR FREE

We’re glad you’ve chosen Insurance Times as your source for industry news and hope you’ve been enjoying reading articles from our award-winning team of journalists.

Gain access to more of our exclusive, breaking stories, interviews and news analysis as it happens. Registering is quick, easy, free, and will also have the additional benefits:

  • Uncover Secrets: Dive deep with exclusive annual reports, fueled by expert insights.
  • News That Matters: Award-winning coverage & analysis, delivered to your inbox.
  • Stay Ahead, Your Way: Daily or weekly - choose your news rhythm.
  • Own Your Learning: Curate your knowledge with a personalized library.

Register for FREE now and Keep Reading

Stay on top of the insurance game with our subscription! Get unlimited access to over 80,000 articles, in-depth analysis, exclusive reports by industry experts, and our Five-Star rating system to compare companies and find the best fit for your business needs - view subscription options.