title: Employee lawsuit insurance covers possible liability under new laws.
abstract: Employers faced with increased liability under recently enacted federal legislation can now turn to insurance companies for protection against suits involving personnel practices. At least two insurance companies are now offering policies that protect companies against litigation for wrongful dismissal, sexual harassment, and/or discriminatory employment practices and procedures.
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