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Severance agreements can be a lifeline for employees facing job loss, offering financial security and clarity during uncertain times. Whether you’ve been offered a package or are considering negotiating your terms, it’s essential to understand what’s on the table and how to secure the best possible outcome. At Marshall Forman & Schlein LLC, we help employees protect their rights and…
The job market is constantly evolving. Economic shifts, company restructuring or unexpected downturns can lead to layoffs. Facing a layoff is never easy, and it can leave employees feeling uncertain about their futures. That’s why understanding your employment rights is essential. At Marshall Forman & Schlein LLC, we believe every employee should be informed and empowered when navigating the challenges…
Severance agreements are complex documents that outline the terms under which an employee will leave a company. These agreements often include financial compensation and other benefits in exchange for the employee agreeing to certain terms and conditions. While employers are not legally required to offer severance packages in Ohio, many choose to do so for a smooth transition and to…
If you’ve been terminated from your job, you are likely feeling confused as your financial security is pulled out from under you. Some companies offer a severance agreement to provide employees with benefits after termination. However, it’s important to take a closer look at your severance package rather than simply accepting it at face value. Many of these agreements have…
You Left Your Job: Laws You Should Know Whether you are being forced to leave your job, or you have recently handed in your resignation, there are some things to know before you go. You do have rights, regardless of what led to you leaving your place of employment. Exercising these rights can help secure your financial future, which is…
Know Your Rights Before Leaving Your Job Leaving a job is an exciting time if you are starting a new one or moving, but for those that have been fired or laid off, it is extremely upsetting. Regardless of the circumstances that surround you leaving your job, it is important to know that you have rights, and you should exercise…
What You Should Know About Severance Agreements Most workers in Ohio are considered at-will employees, meaning they do not have an employment contract and they can be fired at any time. Still, employees often work for many different employers during their life, and in some cases, their employer may offer them a severance agreement when either party terminates the employment…
What Can be Included in a Severance Agreement? Many employers offer their employees a severance package either at the time of employment or at the time of termination. Severance packages typically provide the employee with compensation and other benefits in exchange for the employee giving up some rights, such as working for a competitor upon leaving the company. If an…
This post is a part two of a discussion about the top 9 landmines employees may discovery in severance agreements. For the first four landmines, go to {Part 1} 5. Non-disparagement agreements It is fairly standard for severance agreements to contain language preventing you from saying anything disparaging about your former employer. I have had clients turn down severance packages…
Columbus Severance Packages Lawyer Discusses Package Landmines for Employees In a previous article, [An Employee’s Guide to Severance Packages], I discussed the various types of severance packages and agreements that employees may receive at the end of their employment with a company. These agreements frequently contain language which can be very damaging to an employee’s future interests. Because of this,…