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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...
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 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...
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 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...
Accommodation Ideas for Anxiety and Depression Anxiety and depression may impact your work life. Help might be available under the law. If you are suffering from anxiety and/or depression, you may be entitled to accommodations by your employer under the Americans...
If you are physically or emotionally unable to work, you may wish to talk with your medical provider. If your medical provider finds that you are not able to work at this time, the medical provider can make a request to your employer for a medical leave.* ...
Employees suffering from “long-haul” COVID-19 may be disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in certain circumstances. The EEOC’s guidance explains that COVID-19 may be a disability under the ADA if the virus results in an employee: (1) having a...
It is illegal for your employer to retaliate against you for reporting harassment or discrimination, taking medical leave, requesting a reasonable accommodation, or reporting violations or suspected violations of laws. Retaliation can be blatant such as your employer...
