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EPLI

Employment lawsuits have surged by a staggering 400% over the last two decades

Sometimes, the way we communicate gets lost in translation or fails to land with the intended effect. When all parties to the conversation are rational, additional clarity can provide the context or meaning originally intended. Unfortunately, some people hunt daily for any perceived reinforcement for their perpetual victimhood and lack of personal accountability. When that personality flaw collides with your business, failure to protect yourself could lead to a lawsuit.

If you have employees, you need Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI)

EPLI helps protect your business in the event you are faced with an employment-related legal problem alleging wrongdoing including:

  • Wrongful termination
  • Harassment
  • Retaliation
  • Discrimination
  • Infliction of emotional distress
  • Failure to pay overtime
  • Failure to promote

Often, retaliation is the most common reason why a current or ex-employee decides to take legal action against you. However, regardless of why you are being sued or the validity of such claims, the financial impact can be felt.

67%

meritless allegations

$75,000

avg. cost to settle

$217,000

avg. jury award

>300

duration in days

Prevention + Protection = Peace of Mind

There are many things you can do as a business owner to prevent these problems before they happen; however, no measures are guaranteed to stop everything. As the world grows in entitlement, lack of accountability and as long as business owners are vilified by politicians, you will have a target on your back by those who view your capitalistic endeavor of entrepreneurship as the foundation for an oppressive patriarchy.

Areas to consider:

  • Background checks
  • Personality profiles
  • Motor vehicle report (MVR)
  • Ask for references and follow up on them

Background Checks

One of the easiest and most cost effect ways to enhance hiring quality, safety and security is by verifying applicant credentials, uncovering criminal history and reducing negligent hiring risks. Doing so reduces employee turnover, protects company assets from theft, reduces workplace violence, and assists compliance with regulatory standards, ultimately protecting your hospital's reputation.

Personality Profile

Hiring someone is like dating. When you first meet a prospective employee, you are not really seeing the person as they are, you are simply meeting their representative. In an interview, they are very likely to be on time, respectful, courteous and polite, just like when you first meet someone and are interested in going on a date. It's amazing how quickly the guy will open the car door, but months later pulls up in the driveway and doesn't even get out of the car.

Fast forward three months...what happened? Just like dating someone, a new hire who seemed like a good person can quickly become toxic, argumentative, distant, and insubordinate, etc. We don't have the benefit of a crystal ball, but you can invest some time in creating a personality profile for your hospital. Companies like Omnia Group can help you define the ideal candidate and how they would interact with you and your existing staff so you can select the right employee for each role.

Once you gain control of the people you hire, develop them to their full potential, create authentic leaders and retain talent can you build a great culture, which breed less employment lawsuits.

Let's talk EPLI for your veterinary hospital

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