Strategic Employment Law Representation
As a company owner or C-level executive, there may come a point when you're staffed with the responsibility of laying off an employee. This is never an easy thing to do, but it comes along with the territory.Before you do anything, it's important to have a clear idea...
It doesn't matter if you're in the process of reviewing an employment contract or dealing with the aftermath of your termination, it's critical to understand your legal rights and the steps you can take to protect them.For example, negotiating a severance package is...
Before you sign an employment contract, it's imperative to review the terms and conditions. If there's anything that makes you uncomfortable, such as the inclusion of a noncompete agreement, you'll want to discuss it with the company before you put pen to paper.For a...
When presented with a job offer, it's easy to get so excited that you agree to anything that's requested of you. This includes signing an employment contract before reviewing the finer details.Here are three things to focus on as you review an employment contract: Job...
If your employment is terminated, you shouldn't delay in reviewing your employment contract and your employee handbook. This will give you a better idea of what to expect in regards to obtaining your final pay and any fringe benefits that are due to you.In the state...
Every job offer has its own unique circumstances. Below are strategies to consider when it's time to negotiate. Don't negotiate just to negotiate. There are people who love to negotiate, just for the sake of negotiating. Don't be that person. If there's an issue you...
It took you a long time to move your way up the company ladder, eventually becoming an executive. Just when you think everything is going as planned, you could come to find that your employer is terminating your employment.If you're faced with this situation, here are...
If you hold an executive position in Detroit or other Michigan regions, you may think that you are safe from an employment dispute. After all, you have a legally binding employment contract that protects you from employer mistreatment. You probably spent a lot of time...
Well-drafted employment contracts can offer executives many protections. For example, a contract containing the proper provisions can protect executives from unfair terminations. However, we urge you to remember that these provisions work both ways. This means that...
Used properly, a performance improvement plan (PIP) can be a powerful tool. Used improperly, PIPs can be costly and destructive.There's a perception in the sales world and elsewhere that PIPs are the first step toward firing an employee. Like many perceptions, it's...