Understand the various provisions included in employee release agreements.
Employee release agreements are an invaluable tool in preventing post-termination lawsuits by former employees. However, it is imperative to properly draft such agreements to ensure they are enforceable. This presentation will help participants gain valuable insight into the myriad federal and state laws pertaining to employee release agreements, identify potentially problematic provisions in such agreements, and avoid the legal landmines that can result in an unenforceable agreement.
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Agenda
Release Agreements Generally
- General Considerations
- Preparing to Draft the Agreement
Ensuring a Valid Waiver of Claims
- Consideration
- Knowing and Voluntary
- Claims That Cannot Be Waived
- State Law Requirements
Waiving Age Discrimination Claims
- Individual vs. Group Terminations
- Requirements for a Valid Waiver of Age Discrimination Claims
Additional Considerations
- Recommended Provisions
- Increased Scrutiny of Release Agreements by Federal Agencies
- Recent Trends in State Law Limiting Non-Disclosure Provisions
- Existing Agreements
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OnDemand Course
This course was last revised on December 28, 2022.
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- AK CLE 1.0
- Alaska attorneys may receive 1.0 hours of continuing legal education for completing this program. Please contact the Alaska Bar Association or go to www.alaskabar.org for details regarding reciprocity with other states.
- AL CLE 1.1
- This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Alabama State Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for a maximum of 1.1 hours credit.
- AR CLE 1.0
- This course has been approved for 1.0 hours of CLE by the Arkansas CLE Board.
- Arizona CLE 1.0
- The Arizona State Bar does not pre-approve or pre-certify MCLE programs. However, records of this program and attendance will be maintained by Lorman Education Services for auditing purposes. This activity may qualify for up to 1.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona.
- CA MCLE 1.0
- Lorman Education Services is a State Bar of California approved MCLE sponsor and this course qualifies for 1.0 CLE hours of participatory credit.
- CT CLE 1.0
- Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. This course has been approved for CLE credit in jurisdictions aside from CT and therefore it automatically meets the content and delivery requirements in Connecticut. Credit is based on a 60 minute credit hour and shall be awarded as follows: 1.0 CLE credit(s).
- GA CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved by the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency for 1.0 CLE hours.
- HI CLE 1.0
- This program was approved by the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 CLE credit hours.
- MO CLE 1.3
- This course qualifies for self-study CLE credit in Missouri.
- ND CLE 1.0
- North Dakota CLE policy does not allow for pre-approval of any self-study courses. This course may qualify for up to 1.0 hours of CLE credit.
- NH MCLE 1.1
- NH MCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. Lorman Education Services believes this Ondemand course meets the requirement of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 and may qualify for CLE credit(s). Program Length: 65 Minutes.
- NM CLE 1.0
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- NV CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 CLE hours.
- RI CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved by the Rhode Island Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for 1.0 hours of CLE credit.
- VT CLE 1.0
- This self-study program has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board of Vermont for 1.0 hour(s) of CLE credit. Please note: Attorneys may only claim 12 credits per compliance period in this format. This course is considered "Non-Moderated Programming without Interactivity".
- WA CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved by the Washington State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 hours of A/V credit under the Law & Legal Procedure category.
HR Certification Institute 1.0
- This E-Learning program has been pre-approved for 1.0 (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR®, aPHRi(TM), PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi(TM), and SPHRi(TM) recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org.
SHRM 1.0
- Lorman Education Services is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. This program is valid for 1.0 PDC(s) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.
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This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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Faculty
Genevieve M. Murphy-Bradacs
Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
- Senior Counsel in the Employment, Labor & Workforce Management practice in the New York office of Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
- Provides legal counsel to employers on all aspects of labor and employment-related issues, including employee discipline; accommodation requests; compliance with federal, state and local leave laws; and employment best practices.
- Reviews and prepares employment, consulting, and separation agreements, restrictive covenants and employee handbooks
- Provides advice and counsel regarding “Fair Chance” laws and other federal, state and local laws governing the use background checks for employment purposes.
- Conducts anti-harassment and other workplace training.
- Served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Francine A. Schott (Ret.) of the New Jersey Superior Court, Civil Division, Essex Vicinage.
- Can be contacted at [email protected]
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