Right now, Americans only stay in a job for an average of 4 years. If you've been working for 5 years or longer, there's a chance you're onto your second (or even third) employer and have signed at least one severance agreement. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently issued a ruling that protects the rights of laid-off employees by restricting companies from requiring them to sign paperwork with language that limits their ability to speak about their work experience in exchange for severance packages. These agreements often contain keywords and red flags such as confidentiality, non-disparagement, and non-disclosure clauses which could restrict an employee’s rights.
The Duffy List, Edition 30
The Duffy List, Edition 30
The Duffy List, Edition 30
Right now, Americans only stay in a job for an average of 4 years. If you've been working for 5 years or longer, there's a chance you're onto your second (or even third) employer and have signed at least one severance agreement. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently issued a ruling that protects the rights of laid-off employees by restricting companies from requiring them to sign paperwork with language that limits their ability to speak about their work experience in exchange for severance packages. These agreements often contain keywords and red flags such as confidentiality, non-disparagement, and non-disclosure clauses which could restrict an employee’s rights.