By Steve Kardell | Published May 2, 2023 | Posted in Employee Rights, New Legislation, Sexual Harassment | Tagged Tags: employment contracts, severance agreements, Speak Out Act |
President Joe Biden signed the Speak Out Act into law in December 2022. This law renders unenforceable nondisclosure and non-disparagement clauses in employment contracts and severance agreements, regarding allegations of sexual harassment or assault. Here’s what that means for employees. How the Speak Out Act affects your workplace agreements If you’ve signed a nondisclosure or Read More
Read MoreIf you’re getting ready to reduce your workforce, or have recently been laid off, it’s time to have a lawyer review your severance agreement. Many employers provide severance to laid off employees, often in exchange for agreeing not to bring certain claims against the employer. State laws and severance agreements Depending on the laws in Read More
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