PES new Employer Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) offering protects clients while saving them money.

Jul 14, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                           

PES – Progressive Employer Services’ new Employer Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) offering protects clients while saving them money.

Sarasota, FL – July 13 –  PES, a full service professional employer organization offering comprehensive payroll administration, workers’ compensation management, employee benefits and human resources solutions to employers, now offers Employer Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI).  The new offering  covers clients from claims that include:  wrongful discipline and termination, sexual harassment and discrimination,  breach of employment contract and mismanagement of employee benefit plans.

“This is a new way that PES is helping our clients protect themselves”, said Steve Herrig, PES President and CEO. “This new offering will give our clients peace of mind, plus the benefit of not having to purchase a plan independently at a higher cost.  This is yet another way that PES helps business owners save money”.

The new EPLI offering covers costs associated with the defense of a lawsuit in court, for judgments and settlements.  It covers legal costs, weather the company wins or loses the suit.

About PES:

PES is a professional employer organization based in Sarasota, FL, with regional offices throughout Florida in Cape Coral, Miami, Tarpon Springs, Ocala, Port Orange and West Palm Beach. The company was founded in 1999 and currently provides payroll administration, workers’ compensation risk management, human resources support and benefits administration to about 1,400 clients and 14,000 worksite employees throughout Florida and Georgia. PES provides its clients with business solutions and administrative expertise which increase opportunities for profitability, growth and success.

PES is a member of the Florida Association of Professional Employer Organizations (FAPEO).  PES has received the Workers’ Compensation Risk Management Best Practices Certification and achieved the Tax & Benefits Payment Certification.

For more information about Progressive Employer Services, please visit www.ProgressiveEmployer.com, or call (888) 925-2990.

CONTACTS:

Steve Herrig, President & CEO

Carlos Cardenas, Sr. Director of Marketing & Regional Sales Manager

Phone: (888) 925-2990

s.herrig@ProgressiveEmployer.com

c.cardenas@ProgressiveEmployer.com