Severance Agreement Language Guidance

Summary

Severance agreements should not waive or release an employees rights under workers compensation laws. Employees maintain the right to pursue and receive benefits for ongoing workers compensation claims. It is important to ensure that the language in the agreement clearly states this to avoid any legal issues. If you need further guidance, consider consulting with an employment attorney.

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language for severance agreement for employee that has open workers comp claim
Here's a sample language for a severance agreement concerning an employee with an open workers' compensation claim:
"Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted as a waiver or release of the Employee's rights or claims under workers' compensation laws. The Employee retains all rights to pursue and receive benefits for their ongoing workers' compensation injury claim."
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