Regardless of your company’s size or mission, the legal costs associated with a lawsuit can be crippling for both the organization and your directors and officers. Conservation United has nationwide D & O insurance solutions for nonprofits of all sizes.
In this post, we explore the most common claims source of directors and officers (D&O) liability.
Employees & Volunteers
Most directors and officers are surprised to learn that their own employees and volunteers are the most common sources of a D&O claim against their organization.
If employees or volunteers are mistreated during any phase of their employment or service with the organization, they may bring their concerns to the organization’s management team. If employees or volunteers feel that their concerns have been not been addressed in a sufficient manner, they may see legal action as a means of rectifying their grievances.
Common employment practices claims against directors and officers include the following allegations:
- Wrongful dismissal
- Discrimination, including workplace and sexual harassment
- Breach of employment/volunteer contract
- Failure to address health and safety concerns
Protect your organization by including Employment Practices Liability coverage with your Directors & Officers Liability policy. Typically, this can be added for as little as 15% of the current D&O premium. If you want to confirm coverage on your current policy or need help exploring options, contact Conservation United today. Our staff can generally provide quotes over the phone or within a few minutes.
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