
A cautionary tale about confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements
When an employee is handed a proposed severance agreement from an employer, many of the provisions, including the confidentiality or...


Why does my employer's severance agreement and release say I should consult an attorney?
If you're over 40, it's because there's a law that requires it. (It's not because your employer is trying to do you any favors!) Congress...


An overview of the EEOC's updated Enforcement Guidance on Workplace Retaliation
The federal employment discrimination laws depend on the willingness of employees and applicants to challenge discrimination without fear...


Older women workers need not apply?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) --the federal agency that enforces the federal anti-discrimination laws -- recently...