Terminations

Terminations are one of the highest-risk moments in the employment relationship. Many wrongful termination lawsuits don’t just hinge on whether the underlying decision to terminate was justified, but also on how the termination itself was handled. A poorly executed termination can turn a legally defensible decision into a costly claim.

Severance agreements can be a valuable tool for employers. When drafted properly, they give employees financial support during a transition and provide employers with legal protections, usually in the form of a release of claims. But employers sometimes make costly mistakes when deciding how much severance to offer.

2020 brings a slew of new employment laws, some of which make significant changes to existing law, and others which make minor updates but which nonetheless require employers’ attention. Below is a roundup of the main legal changes and key takeaways.