If you have been let go from a job, there is a chance you may have been offered a severance agreement. While many people will take these agreements without complaint, the fact of the matter is that you can negotiate them just like you would any other contract. But how exactly can you negotiate a severance agreement, and how can you get the most out of it?
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If you work for a company and suddenly get laid off, there is a chance you may be given something known as a severance agreement. These agreements detail a number of important issues related to getting let go from your job, and can have a number of important legal and financial implications for you. But what exactly is a severance agreement, and why might it matter to you?
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An attorney who formerly worked for Panoramic Health has sued her ex-employer for alleged wrongful termination. The lawsuit, which was filed in federal court in Colorado, alleges that Panoramic fired the assistant general counsel after complaining about compliance issues related to anti-kickback statutes. She is seeking damages for being fired without appropriate cause, and for retaliation by the company.
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When an employee suffers from a wrongful termination from their job, it can cause them to suffer significant personal and professional harm. Not only does it mean they have lost their current job, but it can make it harder for them to get a job in the future. But what exactly does it mean to suffer from a wrongful termination, and what should you do if it happens to you?
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Sometimes, you will get laid off without warning, losing your job without any opportunity to prepare or protect yourself. However, in some cases, your employer may signal that they are getting ready to fire you from your job, consciously or otherwise. Here are ten potential signs your employer might be getting ready to fire you:
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If you have been in any workplace for long enough, you have probably heard of someone being fired “for cause.” This is a situation just about any worker wants to avoid, with a potential impact on both their ability to access unemployment benefits and their future career prospects. But what exactly does it mean to be fired for cause, and why would someone be fired in this way?
If you believe you may be fired at work, or have received notice that your employment is being terminated, that is not necessarily the end of things. As Steven Sack, the Employees’ Lawyer, likes to say, “Every firing is negotiable,” and that is as true for you as it is for anyone else. Here are ten steps you should take to make sure you are fired on your own terms:
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The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has issued final updated regulations on the implementation of the state’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. These updated regulations are meant to help bring the WARN Act up to modern standards, as laid out in the update to the Act that was originally passed in 2021. This is especially important given the substantial changes that have occurred in the workforce over the past few years.
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The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that some “no-fault” attendance policies may violate the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), depending on how they treat time taken off under the FMLA. While no-fault policies are seen in many places as preferable to divided sick and vacation days, their implementation may actually discourage people to take off time they’re legally entitled to. When that happens, an employer may be held liable. Continue reading “Sixth Circuit Rules Some No-Fault Attendance Policies May Violate FMLA”
Recently, a New York State Court of Appeals restored a gender discrimination case against a wellness clinic. Both defendants were co-owners of the establishment and were husband and wife. The husband had hired the plaintiff in the case as a massage therapist and yoga instructor. The husband acted as the plaintiff’s supervisor and had a professional relationship during her tenure. However, he told Plaintiff that his wife was jealous because she was “too cute.”
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