Executive compensation packages are often complex because they reflect much more than just a person’s salary. Many of these packages include performance bonuses, deferred compensation, retention awards, long-term incentives, severance rights and restrictive covenant...
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Severance clawback provisions and their enforceability
If you have just received a severance package from your employer, there might be a clause buried in the fine print that allows your former employer to take some or all of that money back. Learning how a clawback provision works and when courts enforce these terms...
Key strategies to renegotiate your healthcare executive contract
Your healthcare leadership role may change over time. Duties grow, and goals shift. Your contract may no longer match your daily work. A review may help you assess pay, authority and risk before renewal or job changes. Role changes or organizational shifts can prompt...
Why should I have an attorney review my severance package before I sign it?
Receiving a severance package can feel like closure, but it deserves careful attention before you sign. That agreement influences your finances, legal rights, and future employment opportunities. Having a legal professional examine it can ensure you don’t give up more...
What should I do if I am accused of workplace sexual harassment?
It could happen to anyone. A joke that went too far, a misunderstood hug, or a completely fabricated story. No matter the cause, allegations of sexual harassment in the workplace are a serious matter and can derail not just your job and professional trajectory, but...
What diversity plan is legal for Private Companies?
So, what is the state of the law regarding diversity for private companies? They are most likely going to be found illegal - although the current state of the law does not yet state that. The safest legal approach is that companies should stop stating they seek to...
Understanding the New Department of Labor Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Rule (2024)
On January 10, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule, effective March 11, 2024, revising how workers are classified as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This is important because employees receive...
Wage Theft: Get Paid What You’re Owed
Are you being shorted on your paycheck? You're not alone. Many workers face wage theft, where employers don't pay for all hours worked. This can include: Unpaid overtime: If you work more than 40 hours a week (in most cases), you deserve overtime pay. Minimum wage...
Eight reasons the NDA you signed might not be enforceable
Non-disclosure agreements are increasingly common in the workplace. Their intent is to prohibit employees from disclosing confidential business details and are sometimes necessary to protect a company's sensitive information. If you have left a job where you signed an...
The rise of age discrimination in the workplace
As workplaces evolve with advancing technology, there is a concerning trend of age discrimination on the rise. This discriminatory practice targets individuals based on their age. Its prevalence occurs across industries. The changing work landscape The emphasis on...
