2019 - What Employers Need to Know About Severance Arrangements - EEOC, ACA and ERISA

Overview
Many employers think that if they offer severance pay conditioned on certain restrictions that they have eliminated all legal risks, and assume everything is fine-until it's not. For example, do you condition severance pay on promises not to sue and other post-termination restrictions? Did you know that you might be contractually obligated to provide severance pay even if you do not have a written agreement? Did you know that your severance agreement may not protect you as much as you think? Or that it may not be enforceable? Is your severance arrangement subject to ERISA laws? Attend this webinar to learn more.
Areas Covered in the Session
Common Severance Myths
Key Elements of a Severance Agreement
Non-Competition Clauses
General Releases
Discrimination Claims
The EEOC and Severance Agreements
The Older Workers' Benefits Protection Act (OBWPA)
COBRA and ACA Issues
ERISA Considerations
Who Will Benefit
CEO's
COO's
Executives
H.R. Professionals and Managers
Benefit Administrators
Compensation Officers
Compliance Officers
Comptrollers
CFO's
Speaker Profile
Janette Levey Frisch founder of The EmpLAWyerologist Firm, is an employment/HR attorney with over 20 years legal experience. Ms. Frisch is a legal wellness professional for employment practices and workforce challenges. She works with employers to craft solid employment practices wellness plans tailored to address a company’s needs and concerns. Ms. Frisch offers consultations and legal services on virtually all federal and NJ and NY state employment law issues.