Table of Contents Intro


Major Issues


Wellspring of Claims High-Profile Lawsuits


Employment Practices Liability Trends: Wage Claims Trends: Discrimination Trends: Disparate Impact Protection Strategies Defensive Strategy Intertwining Claims Best Practices


Setting Limits Hot Button Issues Employee Classification Ancillary Claims


Wage and Hour Sublimits Blended Programs D&O Trends


Litigation Landscape Trusted Adviser EPL Trends


Regulatory Claims The Takeaway


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