An employee separation can be fraught with legal pitfalls, traps for the unwary, and stress for both the employer and employee. It is rife with potential legal issues, such as legal rights under any employment agreement or collective bargaining agreement; and potential claims under state and federal laws and the common law, including claims for discrimination, retaliation for engaging in protected activity-like whistleblowing, statutory violations, violation of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and more. There is a risk of error relating to the separation process itself, including failure to provide final wages/accrued vacation at the time of termination and addressing any post-employment covenants not to compete.
For an employee, the process can be overwhelming and opaque-particularly with respect to any legal rights the employee can or could potentially exercise.
Join online for a comprehensive discussion of best practices for minimizing legal risk and safeguarding legal rights during the period leading up to and including the separation process.
For an employee, the process can be overwhelming and opaque-particularly with respect to any legal rights the employee can or could potentially exercise.
Join online for a comprehensive discussion of best practices for minimizing legal risk and safeguarding legal rights during the period leading up to and including the separation process.
Course Content
12:00 - 12:20 pmOverview of Legal Claims Implicated by Involuntary Separation
Alexandra L. Pichette, Esq.,
Morgan, Brown & Joy LLP, Boston
Shane R. Goodrich, Esq.,
Morgan, Brown & Joy LLP, Boston
James S. Weliky, Esq.,
Messing, Rudavsky & Weliky, PC, Newton
12:20 - 12:40 pm
Considerations Regarding Layoffs or Reductions in Force
Alexandra L. Pichette, Esq.,
Morgan, Brown & Joy LLP, Boston
Shane R. Goodrich, Esq.,
Morgan, Brown & Joy LLP, Boston
James S. Weliky, Esq.,
Messing, Rudavsky & Weliky, PC, Newton
12:40 - 1:00 pm
Performance Management Process Leading to Involuntary Separation
Alexandra L. Pichette, Esq.,
Morgan, Brown & Joy LLP, Boston
Shane R. Goodrich, Esq.,
Morgan, Brown & Joy LLP, Boston
James S. Weliky, Esq.,
Messing, Rudavsky & Weliky, PC, Newton
1:00 - 1:20 pm
Strategy Regarding Separation Agreements
Alexandra L. Pichette, Esq.,
Morgan, Brown & Joy LLP, Boston
Shane R. Goodrich, Esq.,
Morgan, Brown & Joy LLP, Boston
James S. Weliky, Esq.,
Messing, Rudavsky & Weliky, PC, Newton
1:20 - 1:40 pm
Post-Employment Covenants
Alexandra L. Pichette, Esq.,
Morgan, Brown & Joy LLP, Boston
Shane R. Goodrich, Esq.,
Morgan, Brown & Joy LLP, Boston
James S. Weliky, Esq.,
Messing, Rudavsky & Weliky, PC, Newton
1:40 - 1:55 pm
Termination Checklist
Alexandra L. Pichette, Esq.,
Morgan, Brown & Joy LLP, Boston
Shane R. Goodrich, Esq.,
Morgan, Brown & Joy LLP, Boston
James S. Weliky, Esq.,
Messing, Rudavsky & Weliky, PC, Newton
1:55 - 2:00 pm
“Ask the Experts” Q&A Session
Alexandra L. Pichette, Esq.,
Morgan, Brown & Joy LLP, Boston
Shane R. Goodrich, Esq.,
Morgan, Brown & Joy LLP, Boston
James S. Weliky, Esq.,
Messing, Rudavsky & Weliky, PC, Newton
Please Note
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Speakers
FacultyShane R. Goodrich, Esq.,
Morgan, Brown & Joy LLP, Boston
Alexandra L. Pichette, Esq.,
Morgan, Brown & Joy LLP, Boston
James S. Weliky, Esq.,
Messing, Rudavsky & Weliky, PC, Newton
