New Jersey Severance Agreement Attorneys

1. New Jersey Severance Agreement Attorneys Serving Clients in New Jersey & Philadelphia For employers, a severance agreement is a risk management tool. In the absence of a contract, employers are under no obligation to offer a severance agreement but may do so as a mechanism to avoid possible employment-related legal claims which could be brought by the employee. A severance agreement, which is sometimes called a separation agreement, is an enforceable contract. By signing the severance agreement, an employee typically agrees to receive certain compensation or a benefits package in exchange for the waiver of certain rights.

2. Protecting the Employee’s Interests Employment contracts are typically drafted in favor of the employer. When an employee is asked to sign an employment contract or severance agreement, it should be reviewed by an experienced employment lawyer. At the Law Firm of Morgan Rooks, P.C., we take great care to make certain that compensation is clear, benefits are maximized, and any ambiguity is removed. We have reviewed and negotiated agreements for many employees, including, but not limited to, people who are employed in health care, education, real estate, hospitality, e-commerce, and banking. Negotiating the Best Possible Employment Agreement We scrutinize the language of the employment agreement, looking to see what is there, and more importantly, what language is not there. We take great care to make certain that confidentiality, non-competition, and non-solicitation clauses will not hinder the employee’s future career and earning prospects. Breach of Contract — Employment Contracts and Severance Agreements When employment and severance agreements are violated by employers, we handle the ensuing disputes. We also defend employees who have been accused of breaching their contracts by violating confidentiality, non-competition, or non-solicitation agreements. ----------------------------------------------------------------