Posts tagged severance
The NLRB Invalidates Most Severance Agreements Containing Broad Confidentiality or Non-Disparagement Provisions
The NLRB Invalidates Most Severance Agreements Containing Broad Confidentiality or Non-Disparagement Provisions

On February 21, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued a significant, but not surprising, decision in McLaren Macomb that negatively impacts the right of employers to include confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions in severance agreements with most employees. Even though NLRB matters typically involve union employers, the NLRB does have jurisdiction over non-union workplaces, so all employers should take note of the McLaren Macomb decision.

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Employment LawMichael Moreaseverance, agreements, NLRA, NLRB, confidentiality, non-disparagement
After Numerous Delays, New Jersey's Expansive Mini-WARN Act Will Take Effective April 10, 2023
After Numerous Delays, New Jersey's Expansive Mini-WARN Act Will Take Effective April 10, 2023

On January 10, 2023, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, signed into law legislation that makes the 2020 amendments to New Jersey’s mini-WARN Act become effective on April 10, 2023. The amendments were originally scheduled to take effect in July 2020, but were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and New Jersey’s related state of emergency (which still remains in effect).

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Employment LawMichael Moreatermination, WARN, mass layoff, plant closing, severance, liability