Description
Understand the various provisions included in employee release agreements.Employee release agreements are an invaluable tool in preventing posttermination lawsuits by former employees. However, it is imperative to properly draft such agreements to ensure they are enforceable. This presentation will help participants gain valuable insight into the myriad federal and state laws pertaining to employee release agreements, identify potentially problematic provisions in such agreements, and avoid the legal landmines that can result in an unenforceable agreement.
Date: 2022-12-28 Start Time: End Time:
Learning Objectives
Release Agreements Generally
• General Considerations
• Preparing to Draft the Agreement
Ensuring a Valid Waiver of Claims
• Consideration
• Knowing and Voluntary
• Claims That Cannot Be Waived
• State Law Requirements
Waiving Age Discrimination Claims
• Individual vs. Group Terminations
• Requirements for a Valid Waiver of Age Discrimination Claims
Additional Considerations
• Recommended Provisions
• Increased Scrutiny of Release Agreements by Federal Agencies
• Recent Trends in State Law Limiting Non-Disclosure Provisions
• Existing Agreements
CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,HR Certification Institute ,SHRM ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.
Genevieve M. Murphy-Bradacs-Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
