Description
Learn how best to draft settlement agreements in employment related litigation to ensure that both parties objectives are reached.
Given that more state and local governments continue to add new employment laws that result in disputes, employment related litigation is not going away. Whether frivolous or meritorious, there is often a strong desire by both sides to settle matters. Sometimes coming to an agreement is the easy part memorializing the agreement is not. This program will walk through numerous issues involved in drafting settlement agreements in employment related litigation, including sample language, pitfalls, legal considerations, and proper tax treatment, with the object being to ensure that the written document meets the parties objectives in reaching a settlement.
Date: 2024-05-15 Start Time: 1:00 PM ET End Time: 2:05 PM ET
Learning Objectives
* You will be able to discuss how to draft issues and specific provisions.
* You will be able to review taxation of settlements.
* You will be able to define class actions and PAGA actions.
* You will be able to describe strategic considerations and timing of settlements.