Published by ALKEME Insurance Services · Licensed Insurance BrokerageLast updated April 2026
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Employment Practices Liability for Security Companies

Licensed Brokerage20+ Years ExperienceUpdated April 2026

Employment practices liability insurance protects security companies against claims made by employees alleging wrongful employment actions. The security industry's high turnover rates and demanding conditions make security companies particularly susceptible to EPLI claims.

What It Covers

EPLI covers claims from wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour disputes. These are common in the security industry where turnover exceeds 100 percent annually at many companies.

Wage and hour disputes, including unpaid overtime and misclassification of employees, have become increasingly common in the security industry.

Why Security Companies Face Higher EPLI Risk

High employee turnover creates a large pool of potential claimants. Scheduling decisions and post assignments can appear discriminatory. Physical fitness requirements, uniform standards, and weapons qualifications add additional exposure layers.

Security work involves supervisory structures that can generate claims if employees perceive assignment patterns as biased.

Key Coverage Features

  • Wrongful termination defense and settlement costs
  • Discrimination claims based on protected characteristics
  • Sexual harassment allegations by employees or third parties
  • Retaliation claims following complaints or whistleblowing
  • Wage and hour dispute coverage
  • Defense costs for EEOC charges and state agency investigations
  • Claims by prospective employees alleging discriminatory hiring

Frequently Asked Questions

High turnover, large workforces, demanding conditions, and frequent hiring and termination decisions all contribute to elevated EPLI exposure.

Many EPLI policies include wage and hour coverage, but some require a separate endorsement. We recommend confirming your policy explicitly includes this coverage.

EPLI typically covers employees, former employees, and applicants. Whether independent contractors are covered depends on the specific policy language.

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