When your employment comes to an end, severance packages often deliver vital financial support during what can be a time of change and even turbulence. However, understanding the interaction between these two financial components is critical for workers who have…
The world saw a gig economy born in the early 2000s bloom in 2015. Then, with time to cultivate new skills, realize passions, and prioritize goals, 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic brought a new wave of more freelancers and gig…
When we hear mediation, we often think of divorce or custody. Perhaps, however, it’s really just a tool for finding compromise or getting closer to an agreement between parties. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR), or mediation, has emerged as a central…
Workers who report personal injuries in California are legally protected from retaliation stemming from their employer; however, retaliation doesn’t always come in obvious forms like termination or demotion. It can also surface through seemingly benign severance offers. When an employer…
Understanding Severance Agreements A severance agreement is a contract between an employer and an employee that outlines the terms of the employee’s departure. Typically, these agreements include compensation in exchange for the employee’s agreement to waive certain legal rights, such…
There are countless employment transactions that you must navigate and manage as an employee in California. One such transaction that can feel particularly complex and even daunting is switching employment and severance packages or agreements. Employees often face complicated agreements…
Suddenly presented with the prospect of severance can feel like you are sitting at the crossroads of your career. Before you put ink to paper, signing your name on a line, you must see the consequences of this decision and…
If you have recently been offered a severage package by your employer in California and asked to sign a severage agreement, you likely have a lot of questions and you should. Whether you part ways with a current employer voluntarily…
