Legal Definitions - employment-related-practices exclusion

The employment-related-practices exclusion is a provision found in some commercial general liability insurance policies. It excludes coverage for damages arising from an insured's employment practices, including any policy, action, or omission that is directed at the person injured. This can include coercion, demotion, evaluation, reassignment, discipline, defamation, harassment, humiliation, or discrimination.

For example, if an employee sues their employer for discrimination based on their race, the employment-related-practices exclusion may prevent the employer from receiving coverage for the damages awarded to the employee.

This exclusion is intended to protect insurance companies from having to cover claims related to employment practices, which can be costly and difficult to assess. However, it can leave employers vulnerable to lawsuits and damages if they are not careful to avoid discriminatory practices in the workplace.