'You're laid off — and you owe us money'
Imagine this: A company tells some of its former employees, “We put too much in your severance check. Please give the extra amount back.”
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Learn MoreImagine this: A company tells some of its former employees, “We put too much in your severance check. Please give the extra amount back.”
Our team of experts fields real-life, everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation. Today’s topic: Asking laid-off employees to sign a non-compete in exchange for severance pay.
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So you’ve decided to let Bob go, and you’re offering him the severance amount set forth in your written policies. He signs the severance agreement, waiving his right to make any claims against his former employer. Later, he files discrimination charges with the EEOC. Can you stop paying his severance?
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