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title: "Is EPLI Required?"
description: "EPLI is generally optional under federal law, but a contract or particular arrangement may require it."
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updated-at: "2026-09-25"
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# Is EPLI Required?

EPLI is generally optional under federal law, but a contract or particular arrangement may require it.

EPLI is generally optional under federal law, but a contract or particular arrangement may require it.

## Related Questions

- [Does EPLI Cover Wrongful Termination?](https://spot.insure/insurance-faq/employment-practices/does-epli-cover-wrongful-termination)
- [Does EPLI Cover Discrimination?](https://spot.insure/insurance-faq/employment-practices/does-epli-cover-discrimination)
- [Does EPLI Cover Sexual Harassment?](https://spot.insure/insurance-faq/employment-practices/does-epli-cover-sexual-harassment)

## Related Coverage

- [Employment practices liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/employment-practices)

## Sources

1. [Employment Practices Liability Insurance](https://www.iii.org/article/employment-practices-liability-insurance). Insurance Information Institute; Opening; What EPLI covers; Steps to limit employment liability risk. Accessed 2026-09-25.
2. [Workers’ Compensation Insurance](https://content.naic.org/cipr_topics/topic_workers_compensation_insurance.htm). National Association of Insurance Commissioners; Workers’ Compensation Insurance; last updated May 9, 2024. Accessed 2026-09-25.

More answers: [Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) FAQ](https://spot.insure/insurance-faq/employment-practices).

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