You are three times more likely to be sued by an employee than to have your business destroyed by a fire.
Small businesses account for 40% of employee lawsuits and administrative charges; this is more than for mega-corporations.
If you have one employee, some employment laws will apply to your gym or fitness center. Once you have at least 15 employees, all the employment laws will apply to your gym or fitness center.
The average EPL claim is $70,000; this is 26% higher than it was three years ago!
The U.S. EEOC manages more than 90,000 claims per year. It secured $505 million for victims working in both private sectors and governments in 2019.
General liability and business owners’ insurance do not protect you from employee lawsuits! Your fitness center or gym is liable if an employee sues.