The case Thomas v. The Prudential Insurance Company of America, 2018 WL 211 118020, US Dist. Ct. E.D. Pennsylvania, is a reminder of how important it is to understand the implication and consequences of all terms in a severance agreement. When drafting a severance...
Severance/Employment Agreements
Liberty Mutual Changes Company Leave of Absence Policy for Employees Already Out on Leave of Absence
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company's Leave of Absence policy was recently changed to provide that "[failure to return from leave...after 24-months may result in termination of employment." As a result, many employees on an approved leave of absence because of medical...
The Effect of a Severance or Employment Agreement on a Disability or ERISA Benefit Claim
In cases where an employee has a serious illness or injury that will likely prevent them from returning to work for many months or longer, their employer may ask them to sign an employment/settlement agreement and/or severance agreement in exchange for additional...