How long do I have to consider my severance package During my notice period in this special circumstance below..

Generally, an employer will give a departing employee more than the statutorily required 21 days for employees age 40 and older to sign a severance...

Generally, contracts signed by all parties are enforceable in the jurisdiction where they are written as well as where the employee works, unless...

Am I legally entitled to my severance pay after I received the Warn notice that I would be terminated on or after 60 days?

Generally you are not entitled to severance pay if you quit. However, you should speak with your company’s Human Resources people to determine...

I am getting an Job Offer from a Company, but they asking me to sign this "NON COMPETE & NON SOLICITATION AGREEMENT"..

The portion of the agreement you quote is common and likely enforceable, as it restricts you from working with certain competitors to do business...

Can my a client I use to work for call my new job and tell them I can’t work on their projects

If you did not sign a non-solicitation or non-competition agreement, your former employer cannot prevent you from working on the same projects for...

Do I have a claim under ADA when my wife tried to return to work after having a stroke and cleared by her PCP no restrictions

Your wife may have an FMLA claim as well as a disability discrimination claim if she can perform the essential functions of the job with or without...

Can I sue for discrimination ?

It sounds like your prospective employer may have violated the NY law governing criminal background checks. You should consult privately with an...

I agree with my colleague Elizabeth Tandy Foster. In addition, an employment attorney may be able to help you negotiate a better severance package...

Do I have a case where I can take legal action against the agency I work for so I can work for a new agency?

Your current employer cannot take legal action against you if you work for another agency, unless your current employer has a valid noncompetition...

Can I be fired from my salary job in NJ for joining the army reserves?

It is illegal to be fired for joining the army reserves, and you are entitled to unpaid time off to serve. However, you could be fired for other...