Dos and Don’ts of Severance Agreements
Posted July 19th, 2019 by Kate Mueting in Employment Discrimination.
Fired? Laid off? I’m sure you have so many things running through your mind right now. Here are a few things to consider when reviewing your severance agreement. DON’T be pressured to respond or sign immediately. Your employer must give you time to review the agreement. I frequently hear of employers trying to pressure or […]
Dos and Don’ts to Consider Before Calling an Employment Lawyer
Posted August 13th, 2018 by Kate Mueting in Employment Discrimination.
Thinking of reaching out to an employment attorney? It is likely that the attorney, or someone in the attorney’s office, will want to conduct an intake with you to learn about your situation. Here are a few Dos and Don’ts that you may find helpful. 1. DO tell them why you called. Are you looking […]
Differences Between Court, Mediation, and Arbitration, or Why I opt out of Arbitration Agreements
Posted July 20th, 2018 by Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP in Civil Litigation.
In the landmark civil rights decision Brown v. Board of Education, the court ruled that racial segregation in the public schools was unconstitutional. But if the Plaintiffs in Brown had been subject to an arbitration agreement with their schools, public schools might still be segregated today. Today women do not have to tolerate hostile conduct […]
Confidential Settlements: An Option for Victims Who Don’t Want to Be Named
Posted November 30th, 2017 by Russell Kornblith in Gender Discrimination and Harassment.
As increasing numbers of women come forward to speak out about sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace, many news commentators have called for an end to confidential discrimination settlements. The intentions behind this call are honorable and righteous, but the reality may be more complicated. Confidential settlements offer benefits for victims. Not every victim […]
What Rights Do I Have If I Signed A Non-Disclosure Agreement Or Confidential Settlement Of Employment Discrimination Case With My Employer?
Posted November 2nd, 2017 by Thomas J. Henderson in Employment Discrimination, Gender Discrimination and Harassment.
Revelations that Harvey Weinstein and Bill O’Reilly entered into serial confidential settlements with women who claimed they were sexually harassed in the workplace has brought a great deal of attention to non-disclosure agreements and confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses in settlement agreements. Indeed, this increased attention has lead lawmakers in certain states to propose changes in […]