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If you’ve just been handed a lowball severance offer and you’re wondering whether there’s any realistic way to increase it, you’re not imagining the problem. Employers don’t hand out more severance out of goodwill. They only increase an offer when they’re worried...
Many employees driving a company vehicle in California are underpaid without realizing it. If your workday begins the moment you leave home in a company truck or van, whether you are picking up tools, following a required route, or heading straight to your first stop,...
Many California employees wonder whether they can challenge an arbitration agreement in California after they’ve signed it. Employers often require workers to sign these agreements when they start a job (or even months later) stating that any disputes must go to...
Being harassed at work is one of the most isolating experiences a person can go through. You start questioning yourself. You wonder if anyone will believe you or if speaking up will only make things worse. Maybe you have already complained to HR and been brushed off,...
If your boss is sexually harasses you at work in California, it can feel like you’re trapped. You depend on your job for your income, your reputation, and your future. When the person controlling those things crosses the line, it’s more than uncomfortable. It’s an...
Most executives sense their role is unstable long before termination, but most wait too long to act. Executives convince themselves that the reorganization will settle or that loyalty will be rewarded. By the time they recognize the signs (or are actually terminated),...
A California severance payment can look like a gift, but it often hides a few surprises. When a severance agreement lands on your desk, it can feel a little like Halloween. Some offers are genuine treats, while others come wrapped as tricks. Employers know that when...
If you were just laid off, you may still be trying to process what happened. One day you were part of a corporate team, and the next you were told your position was eliminated and handed a severance package you are expected to review quickly. In moments like this,...
Executives often underestimate how costly executive severance negotiation mistakes can be when exiting a California company. Understanding where these mistakes occur, and how to avoid them, is critical to protecting compensation, equity, reputation, and long-term...
If you’ve just been handed a severance agreement, there’s a good chance HR made it sound like you need to sign quickly or risk losing everything. Maybe they called it “standard.” Maybe they warned you there’s a deadline. Maybe they even told you it’s a non-negotiable...
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