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ACORD 827: Employment Practices Liability Insurance Section.

The employment practices liability section used to describe workforce, locations, human-resources controls, layoffs, complaints, claims, and requested EPL coverage.

Form numberACORD 827
Edition shown in index2016/03
Source reviewed2026-08-24
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ACORD 827 details

How the form is used.

What is ACORD 827 used for?
The employment practices liability section used to describe workforce, locations, human-resources controls, layoffs, complaints, claims, and requested EPL coverage.
Is ACORD 827 editable?
Yes. Request access help from Hedge or choose the electronic fillable PDF in ACORD's licensed Forms Portal.
Which edition is shown?
2016/03 was observed in ACORD's index on 2026-08-24. The intended market decides what it accepts.
Does Hedge host the PDF?
No. Hedge explains the form and links to ACORD's licensed source.
Information organized

Facts to prepare.

  • Employee counts by location and type
  • Human-resources policies and training
  • Turnover, layoffs, and reductions
  • Prior complaints, charges, and claims
  • Third-party and wage-and-hour exposure
Quality control

Review before using the form.

  • Reconcile employee counts with payroll and entity records
  • Explain recent or planned workforce changes
  • Identify prior notices, demands, charges, and known circumstances
Edition, rights, and market boundary

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Common questions

Use ACORD 827 correctly.

Where can I get help accessing the editable ACORD 827 PDF?

Request ACORD 827 from Hedge for help identifying the current edition and an authorized access path, or use ACORD's official Forms Portal. Hedge does not host or redistribute the ACORD PDF.

What information does ACORD 827 collect?

Employee counts by location and type; Human-resources policies and training; Turnover, layoffs, and reductions; Prior complaints, charges, and claims; Third-party and wage-and-hour exposure.

Is edition 2016/03 accepted by every market?

No. That is the edition observed in ACORD's index on the source-review date. Confirm the edition, jurisdiction, related forms, and any market-specific application before releasing the packet.

Sources

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ACORD Forms Index

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Next step

Assemble the account-specific packet.

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