1. Can liability insurance cover employment discrimination?
- Author
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Anderson, Eugene R., Berringer, John B., and Rodriguez, Giovanni
- Subjects
Employment discrimination -- Insurance ,Employers -- Insurance ,Liability insurance -- Analysis ,Business ,Human resources and labor relations ,Insurance - Abstract
Discrimination and wrongful termination claims may cost companies huge sums of money, especially in light of the 1991 Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Companies can seek insurance against such claims, however, some courts have ruled against the legitimacy of insurance against intentional discrimination. In addition, obstacles to coverage are discussed, such as the idea that insurance against discrimination claims will promote discrimination., Sandra D. Lumpen, a veteran sales representative for a computer software firm is interested in the regional vice president's position recently announced in her company newsletter. So, she applies for [...]
- Published
- 1993