Non-Disparagement. Employee agrees that he/she will not say, write or cause to be said or written, any statement that may be considered defamatory, derogatory or disparaging of any of the Releasees.
“If any term of this Agreement is to any extent invalid, illegal, or incapable of being enforced, such term shall be excluded to the extent of such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability; all other terms hereof shall remain in full force and effect.”
disparagement clause generally prevents employees from disclosing certain confidential business information or saying anything negative about their former employer. Confidentiality clauses generally prohibit employees from sharing details of the severance agreement.
The parties agree to not make any statements written or verbal, or cause or encourage any others to make statements, written or verbal regarding the past behavior of the parties, which statements would tend to disparage or impugn the reputation of any party.
How to Structure a Severance Agreement Determine Eligibility: Decide which employees will be offered a severance agreement based on company policy or specific circumstances. Consult Legal Counsel: Work with an attorney to draft the agreement to ensure compliance with federal and state laws.
Another thing an employer may want in return for offering a severance package is a non-compete agreement. A non-compete agreement can restrict a former employee from working in a business similar to that of the former employer for a given amount of time over a given geographic area.
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