A prospective client asked me about separation and severance agreements. More specifically, the company asked about terminating a long time employee (who’s also over 40 years old), and if they should offer this individual a severance and/or have them sign a separation agreement. Generally speaking, whenever I’m asked about employment agreements (e.g., severance, separation, hiring, [...]
Thanks, Charles. This is really great. I have some follow-up questions on a few of the topics you raised. If you could address some of these questions in your post as well, that would be fantastic. Websites What is your opinion about the usefulness of blogging for gaining business? Several articles I’ve read suggest this [...]
Reader, Michael W., emailed me the below question about starting his own management side employment law practice in New York City. My answer follows his question. I am interested in starting my own law practice in New York City, representing management in employment discrimination cases. I believe there is a real economic opportunity in this [...]
On Thursday, May 24, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., I'll be giving a free labor and employment law seminar sponsored by Illinois SBDC at the Technology Innovation Center in Evanston. It's at the Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. (intersection of Orrington & Church St.). Parking is available; check their website. Registration is via e-mail to Victoria [...]
In the cover story of the April/May 2007 hard copy edition of Business Week Small Biz and the Spring edition of the Business Week Online, SmallBiz Cover Story, a client and I are quoted and cited in Amy Barrett’s article: “Blindsided-Five H.R. mistakes you can’t afford to make.” What is unique about this is that [...]
