Severance agreements serve as an essential safeguard for employers, protecting them from potential post-termination lawsuits filed by dissatisfied ex-employees. To fully leverage the advantages of these agreements, it is critical that employers draft them properly and adhere to all legal requirements for enforcement. This resource will guide you in creating effective severance agreements while highlighting the key legal considerations necessary for them to be enforceable. Additionally, you’ll discover invaluable strategies and best practices for successfully negotiating and enforcing these agreements, ensuring peace of mind for your organization.
Webinar Objectives
Learn to draft and enforce legally compliant severance agreements to reduce post-termination lawsuits and protect your business.
Webinar Agenda
- What Are Severance Agreements?
- Definitions and Purpose
- How, Why and When to Create Them
- The Contents of Enforceable Severance Agreements
- Key Components.
- Crafting an Effective Severance Agreement
- Claims That Can Be Released in a Severance Agreement
- Special Rules for Obtaining Enforceable Releases of Claims
- Essential Clauses in Severance Agreements
- Post-Employment Noncomplete Requirements
- Nondisclosure Provisions
- Essential Clauses: Non-Disparagement, Non-Hire and Others
Webinar Highlights
- Learn the requirements for a legally effective severance agreement.
- Identify the necessary elements for an enforceable severance agreement.
- Recognize the benefits of using severance agreements in your company.
- Discuss the specific legal requirements for creating an enforceable release of legal claims.
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for attorneys, HR professionals, accountants, and paralegals may also benefit.
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