All Questions and Answers about Settlements and Releases

Will cashing ck relieve xemployer of bonus earnings
It has been 1yr since I was laid off. I was offered a severance for yrs served, which I accepted the severance for years served, but indicated I could not sign agreement because other bonus earnings w...
1 answer  |  asked May 16, 2012 02:59 AM [EST]  |  applies to Massachusetts

Can employer get around clause in a separation agreement and enter agreement as evidence
Can an employer get around a clause in an employment separation agreement when there is a clause says that the agreement will not be used in court proceedings
1 answer  |  asked Feb 21, 2012 3:15 PM [EST]  |  applies to Massachusetts

Does a company have to provide a separation agreement if they state that in the termination letter?
I was officially laid off on 6/3/2011 and received my termination letter on 6/4. Bullet point 5 in the letter states that I am being offered additional consideration in exchange for execution of a Con...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 28, 2011 05:58 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Should my attorney have filed a 1099 for a physical injury, emotional distress settlement?
Won settlement. $15k was issued to me by employer(defendant). That was taxed and considered back wages. The remaining money was sent to attorney to be distributed. Atty sent me a 1099, line 7! Should ...
2 answers  |  asked Mar 25, 2011 11:15 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Why would a "Separation Agreement and General Release" suggest getting an attorney?
What might be for a "Separation Agreement and General Release" (specificly the one I have from BT Americas Inc) contain the clause (Employee) "...is being advised herein in writing to consult with an ...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 14, 2010 10:18 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Can a signed separation and settlement agreement be voided if law broken?
I was laid off due to Elimination of Position; however they hired 1 person before I left and within a month later, they hired another person to do my job. I'm 61, and they are both under 40. I feel th...
1 answer  |  asked May 27, 2010 9:15 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

Multi-Discrimination
This took place during normal business hours on/at my personal work station, involved over 10 employee's/co-workers/mgmt/HR all discriminated against me with throwing objects at me, forcing me to resi...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 26, 2008 1:07 PM [EST]  |  applies to Texas

obligated after lay-off?
I was recently notified that a dozen of us will be laid off with severance pay at the end of June. I am a supervisor with extensive knowledge of the company and how it works. My work nickname is 411. ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 12, 2008 09:33 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Employment Termination on the internet
I was wrongfully terminated from my Job with a City Government. Started a lawsuit process and had seltled out of court. Signed documents saying would not bring action against this Government agency. W...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 8, 2008 03:40 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Sign disclaimer under duress to receive pay check
Just an incredible wealth of information here! THANK YOU! Although... after reading the many situations here, I haven't found mine. I worked for a company in Maryland as a skilled craftsman. The owner...
1 answer  |  asked May 9, 2008 3:01 PM [EST]  |  applies to Maryland

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