What Should Be Included in a Severance Agreement (and What Shouldn’t)?
A severance agreement is a contractual document an employer provides to an employee when their employment ends. This agreement outlines the terms of the employee's departure, including any compensation or benefits they’ll receive. For employees, understanding what should—and shouldn’t—be included in a severance agreement is crucial to protecting their rights and...
NLRB Ruling Restricts Severance Agreements
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently ruled that employers could no longer require employees to sign severance agreements with overly broad confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses.
In McLaren Macomb, the NLRB found that severance agreements are unlawful on their face if they contain overly broad confidentiality and non-disparagement...