Rockville and Bethesda, Maryland, Employment Law AttorneyMaryland attorneys should advise that although employee releases have many uses, they are most often used when an employer lacks proper documentation to fire but wants to cut off an employment relationship and avoid the possibility of a lawsuit. When terminating an employee, many employers give the discharged employee severance pay as a gesture of goodwill. The goodwill soon turns bitter after the employee sues the employer for wrongful discharge. These suits can often be avoided if the employee is required to sign a release agreement. The release agreement essentially requires the employee, in exchange for receiving the severance pay, to release all claims he could have brought against the company up to his termination date. But be careful. Although a release can be straightforward and simple, it is still a legal document, and there is no such thing as a "one size fits all" release. In many cases, there are specific federal and state laws that govern the enforceability of these agreements. For more information, contact an employment lawyer at Farber Legal. We offer an initial consultation at a discounted fee. We represent clients in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., area, including Rockville and North Bethesda. |
