What NJ Employees Need to Know About Severance Agreements
Most employees in New Jersey work in at-will status, which means they can be fired for any reason that does not violate state or federal law. However, a discharged employee might be asked to sign a severance agreement that includes certain restrictive covenants. Employers often include these covenants to protect their business interests. Employees should… Read More »
NJ Legislature on Track to Ban Non-Disparagement Clauses in Employment Agreements
A non-disparagement clause is often contained in a written agreement between an employer and employee and states the employee will not say negative things about the company. These clauses are quite restrictive and designed to stop employees from talking about a current or former employer’s leadership, products or services to friends, venting on social… Read More »