Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
employers-liability
noun
/ɪmˈplɔɪərz ˈlaɪəˌbɪləti/
Definition
Employers’ liability refers to the legal responsibility of employers to compensate employees for injuries or illnesses sustained while working, under certain conditions.
Examples
- The **employers’ liability** insurance policy covered the medical expenses of the injured worker.
- Without adequate **employers’ liability** coverage, a business could face significant financial risk from lawsuits.
- Diana was relieved that her new job offered **employers’ liability** insurance as part of the benefits package.
Meaning
This term is often used in the context of insurance that protects employers from claims made by workers who are injured or become ill due to work-related activities.
Synonyms
- Workers’ compensation
- Employer indemnity
- Workplace liability
