The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) governs employee benefits plans. ERISA claims are filed when someone believes their rights under an ERISA-covered plan have been violated. ERISA claims can be filed for a variety of reasons, including denied benefits, wrongful termination, and age discrimination. To file an ERISA claim,...
An executive contract is an employment agreement for employees serving in leading executive functions within an organization, such as a chief executive officer, chief operating officer, or chief financial officer. Executive contracts should contain specific terms detailing the duration of employment, duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits packages, severance, any...
Balancing a career and starting a family can be challenging and even more so for pregnant women who have demanding jobs. One might think that expectant female physicians would not be subject to unfair treatment in their workplace, but a recent study claims that this kind of discrimination does exist....
A non-disclosure agreement, or NDA, is a legal contract between two or more parties that outlines confidential information that the parties wish to share with one another. NDAs are often used in business settings, where one party might share sensitive information about their company or products with another party in...
Office parties can present opportunities for networking and socializing with colleagues, but sometimes things get out of hand. One wrong move can negatively impact your career, and when others act inappropriately, they can put you in an uncomfortable position. If you have an office holiday party coming up, here are...
Non-compete agreements are tools used by employers to restrict employees from taking information or data to a competitor. If an employee violates the terms of their non-compete, an employer may be able to file a lawsuit against them, enforcing the agreement. However, non-competes must be drafted in specific ways to...