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Negotiating and Drafting Employee Separation Agreements

On-Demand Recording

When an individual's employment with an organization ends, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, it is an excellent idea to request that the departing employee execute a separation agreement.

This session will cover the nuances of approaching the departing employee regarding a separation agreement, what terms and conditions should be considered for inclusion into the agreement, and the basic legal requirements mandated by federal and state laws, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), and the Equal Pay Act ("EPA").

Participants will learn how to ensure that the separation agreement is comprehensive, valid, and enforceable so that your organization or clients can successfully avoid litigation and other risks stemming from the termination.
  • Examining the most common provisions that MUST be covered in a separation agreement
  • Addressing the issue of grossing-up the amount offered the departing employee to cover taxes
  • Considering the implications of Internal Revenue Code S409A (Section 409A) regarding deferred compensation plans

The most common provisions that MUST be covered in a separation agreement

  • Identifying contract provisions that should always be covered in a separation agreement
  • Enumerating nonstandard contract provisions that MAY be covered in a separation agreement

The specific federal and state laws that must be included in the release provisions of a separation agreement

  • Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), and the Equal Pay Act ("EPA")
  • Implications of Internal Revenue Code S409A (Section 409A) regarding deferred compensation plans

The client expectations and demands you need to prepare for

  • Approaching the departing employee regarding a separation agreement
  • Covering your ground and making sure all documents are airtight

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Program Benefits

This no nonsense, guidance-rich, and fast-paced 90-minute webinar provides participants with crucial how-tos related to negotiating and draft a comprehensive and defensible release of all real or perceived claims that the departing employee may legally waive in exchange for payments and/or benefits to which the employee is not otherwise entitled.

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This program has been approved for 1 (HR (General)) recertification credit hour toward aPHRTM, aPHRiTM, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRiTM and SPHRiTM recertification through the HR Certification Institute. Learn more at hrci.org