Human Resources
Interviewing Basics
Personal interviews are one of the most commonly used tools for selecting candidates for employment. Every person involved in the interview process needs to be familiar with the “do’s and don’ts” of a legal and effective interview. Failing to recognize and address common recruitment mistakes can open your agency to liability down the road. Here are some basic tips to help any hiring manager brush up on their interviewing skills.
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Selection Process
Human Service providers know that quality supports and services start with competent, qualified staff. Finding the right person to fill an open position can be challenging. Selecting a qualified candidate involves more than just conducting interviews. Implementing a good selection process will save your organization time and money as well as protect you from risks associated with illegal hiring practices.
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EPLI Coverage Options
View available programs for EPLI Coverage by clicking a carrier name below:
Zurich recognizes the importance of proper risk management. As an added benefit to the Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) program, Zurich offers access to HR Care®, an online risk management resource center.
HR Care® reference area includes:
- HR Care® Legal Guide. U.S. The Legal Guide is 40 easy to read chapters on HR from hiring to firing, includes checklists and sample forms, and can be searched by key word.
- U.S. Legal System and Terminology. Readers receive assistance in understanding the U.S. legal system and terminology used in the publications and online resource center.
- Employee Handbook/Policies. Information on how to create an employee handbook with sample forms and policies.
- Religious Practices Guide. Easy to read coverage of the world’s major religions, their history, beliefs and practices and holidays.
CHARTIS® is one of the premier writers of Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI). This policy offers outstanding features such as coverage for claims arising from violations of the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA); the Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (REHAB ACT).
Of equal importance is our package of loss control services included automatically for all eligible insureds through EPL Pak® Premier. This insurance offering features access to the following:
Risk Management Consulting provided by Jackson Lewis, LLP, a premier employment law firm with offices throughout the United States. Their partnership offers you access, free of charge, to some of their most important risk management solutions including:
- Unlimited access to the Jackson Lewis Toll Free Hotline
- Discounted supervision training via webinar or in-person training
- Email updates regarding legislative news that may affect your business
- Access to a self audit checklist and pre-termination checklist
- Jackson Lewis Electronic HR Newsletters
- Complimentary attendance at Jackson Lewis’ Workplace Law Breakfast
Workplace Answers is one of the country’s leading workplace training companies. Working with Jackson Lewis LLP, Workplace Answers offers online, in person and “blended” training on a variety of topics including harassment avoidance and discrimination.
Preferred Rates on Alternative Employment Dispute Resolution Programs by EDR Systems: AIG clients receive a preferred rate on alternative dispute resolution programs from EDR Systems. The programs designed by EDR Systems can provide an effective mechanism for insureds to legally remove employment suits against them from the jury trial system, reduce litigation costs, protect manager’s time and provide insureds with early warning of potential trouble.
United States Liability Insurance Group (USLI) has contracted with PeopleSystems® to provide a Human Resource Help Line free of charge for applicants who purchase an EPLI, Corporate Directors & Officers with EPLI or Medical Providers EPLI policy.
The PeopleSystems® Help Line provides toll-free consultation with a team of Human Resources specialists trained to help Principals and Managers respond effectively to their unique personnel issues such as:
- Wage and Hour Regulations
- Human Rights
- Sexual Harassment & Discrimination
- Personnel policies and practices
- Corrective discipline, suspension, termination and warnings
- Employment laws including but not limited to:
- The Americans with Disabilities Act
- The Family Medical Leave Act, COBRA
- The Fair Labor Standards Act
These offers are only available to current Irwin Siegel Agency Clients. Please contact our Risk Management Department at 800-622-8272 or email us.
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