Glossary

Wrongful failure to promote refers to a type of employment-related claim alleging that a qualified employee was denied a promotion. Claims asserting wrongful failure to promote are often combined with discrimination claims. Claims alleging wrongful failure to promote are typically covered by employment practices liability insurance policies.

Wrongful termination is the act of terminating an employee in a manner that is against the law. In recent years, erosion of the employment-at-will doctrine has been the factor most responsible for the increase in claims alleging wrongful termination. Coverage for this exposure is provided under employment practices liability policies.