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Fairfax County is a popular location for many employers, including the federal government and numerous large corporations. With an economy driven by specialized professional services and technology, it’s no wonder that severance agreements are a common part of many workers’...
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When an employee leaves a job, receiving severance pay can be the silver lining in the clouds of unemployment. Sometimes this pay is provided by an employer with no strings attached. But most of the time, receipt of a severance...
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Getting fired or deciding to leave your job is probably a very difficult moment in your professional life. The good news is that the transition can be made a bit easier if you receive severance pay or other benefits in...
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Deciding to sign an employment contract like a severance agreement isn’t always an easy decision. Your employer will expect something in return for providing severance pay or other benefits, but how do you know whether you’re getting a good deal?...
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Leaving a job can be very stressful, especially when the departure involves signing an employment contract such as a severance agreement. In return for agreeing to do (or not do) certain things, you may be given certain benefits, such as...
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When employees are caught engaging in illegal or improper behavior, their employers usually fire them. But sometimes, in addition to getting fired, the employee may also get a big payout, in the form of a significant amount of severance pay....
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Before leaving your current place of employment, you may be asked to sign a severance agreement. In many cases, that agreement will include beneficial terms such as severance pay and extended benefits. Sounds great, right? But in exchange for your...
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A severance agreement is one of the more unpleasant employment contracts you may ever be asked to sign. While that agreement could include a hefty payout, it will probably also include several legally binding provisions that can significantly harm your...
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If you’re leaving your job, you may be asked to sign a severance agreement. In broad terms, a severance agreement is an employment contract where both you and your employer exchange something of value when you leave your employment. For...
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If you’ve been presented with a severance agreement, you might be tempted to sign it immediately if its terms appear to be generous. But it might be a good idea to consult with an employment attorney first. Even if you...
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Tom founded Spiggle Law to help individuals facing difficult workplace issues. Although Spiggle Law represents employees in many different matters, Tom has a soft spot for those who suffer from discrimination solely because they are pregnant or have family-care issues, like caring for a sick child or an elderly parent. As a former prosecutor with significant experience in high-level criminal cases, Tom is also uniquely qualified to represent individuals subject to workplace investigations and criminal prosecutions.