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If you are thinking about retiring or feeling forced to retire, we can help you develop a strategy. Before you mention retirement to your employer, contact Bertelson Law Offices, P.A. for proactive advice.
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Companies and Candidates Confront Job Scams
From The Wall Street Journal, Workplace Report, dated January 18, 2022. Authored by Stephanie Forshee, a New York-based freelance writer. Video-editing company Kapwing Inc. co-founder Julia Enthoven began to receive emails last summer from people who were thrilled to...
FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Noncompete Clauses, Which Hurt Workers and Harm Competition
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule that would ban employers from imposing and enforcing non-compete agreements. Excerpts from the FTC's website on the proposed rule: The Federal Trade Commission proposed a new rule that would...
Key Considerations for an Executive Reviewing or Negotiating an Executive Employment Contract
A well-defined employment contract allows both the Executive and the Company to enter a relationship with a clear and positive view toward the future relationship. Bertelson Law Office can help negotiate language to protect your interests. Five key considerations for...
Can I Get Unemployment If I Voluntarily Accept A Severance Package Before I Am Terminated?
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled that an employee who voluntarily accepted a severance package to avoid potentially being laid off did not have a good reason to quit her employment and could not receive unemployment benefits. Ward v. Delta Airlines, A21-0932,...
Why Executives Should Negotiate Their Exit Before They Start Their Employment
It may seem illogical for Executives to think about how their employment will end when they receive a job offer but negotiating upfront on separation benefits and terms helps to remove unknowns in your employment relationship. Negotiating your exit upfront, can help...
Don’t Sign A Separation Agreement At The Termination Meeting
Being terminated or laid off is traumatic. If you are offered a separation agreement don’t sign it at the meeting. Take your time. Read it carefully. Consult with an attorney. In many cases, you have at least 21 days to decide if you want to sign it. (The...
Bertelson Law Offices, PA Reviews and Negotiates Executive Employment Contracts
Bertelson Law Offices, PA has over 30 years of experience reviewing, evaluating, and strategically negotiating executive-level employment agreements including: Employment Contracts Severance Agreements Stock Option Agreements Non-Competition Agreements...
Is a Partner or Equity Shareholder an Employee?
When executives are offered a shareholder or partner agreement, they want to review the agreement and circumstances surrounding their work to determine whether they are an “employee” of the firm. This review has implications for their future. Individuals who are...
Beth Bertelson Offers Employment Law Mediation Services
Beth Bertelson is an experienced mediator and attorney in the employment law field. Beth understands employment disputes and how employment conflicts can impact people physically, emotionally, and financially. She understands that for companies, unresolved disputes...
