Sex Harassment Cases against Employers Expected to Surge
Expect a tidal wave of sex harassment cases to be filed this year as alleged victims, emboldened by the #metoo movement, break their silence about sexual misconduct in the workplace.
Insurance industry experts — attorneys, brokers, and consultants — are warning businesses of all sizes to review their insurance policies, bolster coverage if necessary, and limit risk. They are also advising companies to take a long careful look at their corporate cultures to address potential problems before they erupt into a courtroom or an expensive settlement.
“What we’ve seen is the tip of the iceberg,” said Jared Zola, a partner at Blank Rome‘s insurance recovery group. “People who were reluctant [to file a complaint] now feel like they have a voice to be heard. They are coming out of the shadows. That’s why we’ll see more.”
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"Sex Harassment Cases against Employers Expected to Surge," by Sam Wood was published in The Philadelphia Inquirer on April 4, 2018.