Q: Should I sign a release agreement now if they have been paying severance and benefits for six months?
They sent me a Release Agreement in April, which i never received. Now a few days ago they sent it again UPS signature required which indicates if start working for another employer i must notify them in writing within ten days. Agreement reads failure to notify them i would constitute a material breach of the release, I started working for a new employer at the end of March. What should i do at this point?
A:
Your severance agreement will control the answer to this question. Unless I miss my guess the severance agreement includes a non-compete clause--which you may be violating--and your former employer may be aware of it.
I advise you NOT to sign anything until you have hired am experienced employment lawyer and have had them review all the background facts and examine all the documents associated with the facts. Use the Find a Lawyer tab above.
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