Proposed Changes to FLSA Overtime Rules
May 17, 2016
On June 30, 2015, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) released proposed regulations that would amend various provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In particular, the DOL proposed ...
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Explain my severance - no consideration absent execution
Aug 19, 2015
Explanation of this common clause contained in most severance agreements. What is it? The No Consideration Absent Execution Clause makes clear that the money (or other consideration) the employee gets...
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Explain my severance - no reemployment clause
Aug 19, 2015
Explanation of no-reemployment clause typically in severance agreements. What is it? The No-reemployment clause prevents a departing employee from coming back to the company. This is part of the cons...
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Explain my severance - non-admission clause
Aug 19, 2015
Explanation of non admission clause contained in most severance agreements. What is it? The Non-admission clause is a statement by your former employer that, even though they are paying you a severanc...
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Explain my severance - non disparagement clause
Aug 19, 2015
Explanation of the non-disparagement clause of most severance agreements What is it? The Non-disparagement clause is your promise not to say bad things about the company. Non-disparagement is part of...
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Explain my severance - the neutral reference
Aug 19, 2015
Explanation of the neutral reference section of many releases. Waht is it? The Neutral Reference is a promise by your employer that, if someone calls in for a reference, the employer will only provide...
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What does the release in my severance mean?
Aug 19, 2015
An explanation of the release portion of most severance agreements. What is it? The Release is your promise not to sue the company. The release is part of the consideration that you give the company i...
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How to Get a Better Severance
Jan 19, 2014
The keys to a better severance are leverage and planning. Leverage can be gained in many ways, and a good employment lawyer can help you find the leverage in your particular situation. A really good...
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