EEOC’s Strategic Enforcement Plan for 2013-2016 Targets Severance Agreements That Prohibit Employees From Exercising Rights

Douglas J. Carroll, Jr. Employee Rights, Employee Rights News, severance agreements

Wisconsin employment law attorneys who focus on employee rights are often called upon to review severance or separation agreements proposed by employers.  At the time of termination, some employers offer severance or separation agreements to employees which provide typically rather modest monetary benefits in exchange for the employee’s release of potential claims against the employer and other terms usually including …