I’ve been counseling employers for almost 14 years. One thing that’s become clear over that time is that no one wants to have to call their employment lawyer! But the truth is many companies would be better off if they called more often. It’s usually much cheaper to find out the law and best approach … Read more
Voluntary separation programs can be mutually beneficial devices for making workforce adjustments. Employers can use them on their own or as a precursor to an involuntary program. Each program is different, but some common elements appear regularly. What Is a Voluntary Separation Program? Generally, I’m talking about any circumstance where an organization provides a group … Read more
The federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) prohibits discrimination against employees 40 years or older because of their age. In 1990, Congress amended the ADEA through the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA). The OWBPA includes specific requirements that employers must meet if they want to obtain enforceable employee releases of ADEA … Read more