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Can an Employee Accept a Severance Payment and Still File a Discrimination Claim?

Posted on May 6, 2014 by David Barron — No Comments ↓

According to the EEOC, the answer to that question is not only “Yes,” but that any severance agreement which limits the employee’s right to file a charge of discrimination is unenforceable and illegal. This week, the EEOC filed suit against…

Tagged with: EEOC, severence agreements
Posted in Labor & Employment, Uncategorized, Wage and Hour

HR Headaches is a blog for Human Resources professionals, business owners, and in-house counsel to get the latest news, analysis and tips in the area of labor and employment law. Every day there are new court decisions, agency interpretations, and regulations which affect the workplace, making it difficult, if not impossible, for many employers to keep current. HR Headaches is dedicated to providing information in a practical, no-nonsense manner to help employers avoid legal disputes and keep policies up to date.