Experiencing termination or “layoff,” especially if it comes unexpectedly, can be devastating. However, your company probably will offer you severance pay. In this article, we explain ways to increase the amount of severance pay. At Gardner Employment Law, we have years
When you start a new job, you might need to sign an employment contract. You will also get an employee handbook that explains company policies. But what happens when these two documents conflict? Does an employment contract override company policy?
When transitioning careers, one crucial question arises: Can unvested stock options be negotiated? The answer is often yes, but it requires strategy and finesse. At Gardner Employment Law, we specialize in navigating the complexities of executive compensation and equity awards.
Physicians who sign a contract containing an indemnification clause could be responsible for hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal costs and damages—even for issues they did not directly cause. These clauses are often buried in physician employment contracts and
As a high-level executive, your compensation likely includes commissions tied to revenue-generating deals. But what happens when your employment ends before you receive payment? The Texas Supreme Court has held that employers must honor earned commissions even after termination. This
