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Are Companies Required to Give Severance Packages?

Severance Agreement

Companies are not required to give severance packages to all employees. There are only two exceptions when a company is to give severance packages. First, some states have laws that require employers to offer terminated employees severance pay when their…

What is in a Severance Agreement?

Severance Agreement

A severance package is pay and benefits employees receive when they mutually agree to leave their employer. Severance agreements are more than just a “thank you” payment from an employer. Companies aren’t required to offer you a severance agreement, but…

Should I sign my Severance Agreement and Release

Severance Agreement

The answer is and will always be no. It may be tempting to sign a severance agreement and release but you could be living in the moment and not thinking about the long-term consequences in signing the agreement. If severance…

Memphis Severance Agreement Attorney: What is a Reasonable Severance Package?

Severance Agreement

Memphis Severance Agreement Attorney Our Memphis severance agreement attorney, Alan Crone, goes into detail on what goes into a reasonable severance package. There is no handbook for crafting a severance package. Since employers do not have a legal obligation to…

What are Severance Agreements?

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Severance agreements are a contract entered into between a departing employee and the employer, by which the employee agrees not to sue the employer for various employment-related actions, and the employer agrees to give some type of extra compensation to…

Do I Need a Lawyer to Help With My Non-Compete

Non-Compete Agreements

You don’t need a lawyer to draft a non-compete agreement. But to avoid potential drawbacks in litigation it is best to get an experienced lawyer’s help in drafting a noncompete agreement. Non-compete agreements can create a lot of stress. And…

Do Non-Compete Agreements Hold Up?

Non-Compete Agreements

Do Non-Compete Agreements Hold Up? Non-compete agreements can be valuable tools for employers looking to protect their business interests, but whether they hold up in court depends on how they are written and enforced. Each state has different standards, and…

Can my employer force me to sign a Non-Compete Agreement?

Non-Compete Agreements

Can my employer force me to sign a non-compete agreement? All of these employment forms to review and sign before you start a position. From reviewing company policies to signing benefit enrollment forms, the onboarding process can be arduous. Now…

Is a Non Compete Agreement Clause Enforceable

Non-Compete Agreements

So, you have signed a non-compete agreement. It is enforceable once you leave your employer? You may want to seek advice from an employment attorney. Each state has its own unique laws and rules about whether, when and to what…

What’s a NonCompete Agreement?

Non-Compete Agreements

A noncompete agreement is a contract between an employee and an employer, where the employee agrees not to enter into competition with the employer after the employee leaves or is terminated. It is a common business practice for employers to…

What if I Get Fired for Being a Whistleblower?

Retaliation

What if I get fired for being a whistleblower? So maybe you have witnessed dangerous working conditions or seen harassment in the workplace or maybe even been denied compensation for hour you worked. You subsequently notified someone from your employer…

Memphis Retaliation Lawyer: What Laws Protect a Whistleblower?

Retaliation

Memphis Retaliation Lawyer There are federal and state laws that protect whistleblowers against retaliation from disclosing illegal activity. The illegal activity may be a sexual harassment, or a violation such as unlawful pollution practices against environmental law. The federal government…

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Are Companies Required to Give Severance Packages?

What is in a Severance Agreement?

Should I sign my Severance Agreement and Release

Memphis Severance Agreement Attorney: What is a Reasonable Severance Package?

What are Severance Agreements?

Do I Need a Lawyer to Help With My Non-Compete

Do Non-Compete Agreements Hold Up?

Can my employer force me to sign a Non-Compete Agreement?

Is a Non Compete Agreement Clause Enforceable

What’s a NonCompete Agreement?

What if I Get Fired for Being a Whistleblower?

Memphis Retaliation Lawyer: What Laws Protect a Whistleblower?

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