A wrongful termination lawsuit in California is a case filed by a worker against their employer to seek justice for what they believe or can show was being laid off or fired for an illegal reason. At Minnis & Smallets, we have helped and continue to help many workers in…

Regardless of whether or not you are leaving a job on your own terms, the process can be challenging, disheartening, and stressful. Often to make having to fire or lay off someone a less stressful situation for the employee involved, a company will offer a severance agreement. Most people are…

Stock Options, Severance Agreements and Rights After A Separation Stock or stock options can represent a significant part of an employee’s compensation with an employer. Employers often grant employees stock or the option to purchase stock in the company at a discounted price. It is common for these rights to…

Previously we posted some information about severance agreements. A severance agreement typically refers to an offer of money, or other consideration by the employer to the employee, in exchange for employee’s agreement to release the employer from liability along with other conditions. An employee is free to accept a severance…