Labor/Employment
Aug. 12, 2019
Using effective severance agreements to limit liability
An effective severance agreement can help you reduce legal risk. As with any type of employment agreement, the devil is often in the details that get overlooked.
David B. Monks
Partner
Fisher & Phillips LLP
labor & employment
Phone: (858) 597-9600
Email: dmonks@fisherphillips.com
Univ of Maryland School of Law
David counsels employers on a wide variety of matters, including employee discipline and termination.
An effective severance agreement can help you reduce legal risk. As with any type of employment agreement, the devil is often in the details that get overlooked. When done right, the separation agreement will forever bar legal claims by the employee who signs it. The question is: Do you do yours right? Beware of old forms and "off-the-shelf" agreements that you can find online. Severance agreements are not a one-size-fits-all tool. The prudent employer will take time ...
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