The media companies Paramount Global and CBS Interactive, Inc., are facing a class-action lawsuit in federal court over recent layoffs, which allegedly occurred without the proper warning. The outcome of the case may shed...more
3/5/2025
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Class Action ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Employee Rights ,
Employment Litigation ,
Layoff Notices ,
Layoffs ,
Notice Requirements ,
Paramount Pictures ,
Remote Working ,
Standing ,
State Labor Laws ,
WARN Act
Despite some recent positive signs for the U.S. economy, many companies still face the prospect of reductions in force (RIFs), which can be challenging and involve complex processes that require careful planning and...more
One of the main reasons for a separation agreement with an employee is to obtain an effective release of claims against the employer. However, ensuring release agreements are effective and enforceable is becoming increasingly...more
9/19/2024
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Contract Terms ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Multistate Employers ,
Release of Claims ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
Separation Agreement ,
Severance Agreements ,
Standard Form Contracts ,
Termination ,
Voluntary Reduction in Force
With the rise of inflation and other negative economic indicators, most news reports are suggesting that the U.S. economy is facing uncertain times. Some economists predict that the economy is headed for a recession or that...more