Getting Fired - The Most Important Thing To Do
Feb 26, 2011
I recently spoke to a mid-level executive at a technology firm who just found out that he was being put on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). If you are put on a PIP, then you know you are going to ...
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Executive Compensation Tools - The "Put Right"
Feb 26, 2011
If part of your compensation comes in the form of company stock, you should know about "put rights." Company founders, key executives and others who work for new ventures and established firms are ofte...
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It's Bonus Season - Did You Get Yours
Feb 26, 2011
It's that time of year. Everyone is getting their bonus. We get a lot calls this time of year from people who didn't get theirs.
I just got off the phone with an executive with a major investment ban...
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Overtime Pay for Computer, IT and High Tech Workers
Feb 26, 2011
Many IT and high tech workers are entitled to overtime pay. Our law firm currently represents hundreds of IT and high tech workers who are owed millions in unpaid overtime.
If you work in IT or the h...
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Stopping Sexual Harassment - The First Step to Take
Feb 26, 2011
If you are being sexually harassed at work, the first thing to do is ask the company for help. If you don't tell the company about the sexual harassment and ask them to stop it, then you could be barr...
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Creative Approaches to Avoiding "Standard Severance Policies"
Mar 18, 2010
Two Ways to Alter the Standard Severance Pay Policy Often an employer will resist altering a standard severance package, especially in the case of a large layoff. In this case, it is important to fin...
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