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Labor and Employment Settlements and Negotiations is an authoritative, insider's perspective on key strategies for representing and advising both individuals and organizations involved in legal issues surrounding the workplace. Featuring partners from some of the nation's leading firms, these experts guide the reader through the gamut of legal issues that can arise in this vast area, such as: structuring employment contracts and termination terms; dealing with discrimination, harassment, and sensitive office relationships; and understanding the legal aspects of employee benefits. These top lawyers give solid advice for everything from non-compete contracts to workers' unions, covering proper hiring procedures, privacy rights, and compensation issues. The laws profiled in this volume include the Sarbanes-Oxley Act as well as legislation affecting proper workplace conduct and employees' rights. From common client mistakes to educating clients on strategies for preparedness, these authors explain methods for avoiding disputes, reaching settlements, and litigating cases which often carry severe implications to people's livelihood and well-being. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating this ever-changing area of law.

Chapters Include:

• 1. Michael Hanlon, Partner, Blank Rome LLP - "The Keys to Successful Labor Negotiations"
• 2. Courtney Angeli, Partner, Stoel Rives LLP - "Employers Must Demonstrate Compassion and Candor in Dealing with Employees to Avoid Lawsuits and Liability"
• 3. Lisa Stephanian Burton, Partner, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP - "Balancing the Business Side and the People Side of Things"
• 4. Susan M. DiMickele, Partner, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP - "Looking at Things from a Management-Based Perspective"
• 5. Thomas M. Beck, Partner, Jones Day - "Learning to Succeed with Good Judgment, Credibility, and Creativity"
• 6. Charles A. Edwards, Practice Group Leader, Labor and Employment, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice PLLC - "Know the Client, Know the Opposition, and Know the Law"
• 7. Marina Tsatalis, Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati - "Reaching a Conclusion that Satisfies All Parties and Eliminates Further Problems"
• 8. Margo Wolf O'Donnell, Shareholder, Jenkens & Gilchrist - "Strategies to Manage and Reduce the Risks of Employment Litigation"
• 9. Robert P. Riordan, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP - "Prevention and Containment Are the Keys"

Appendices:

• 1. Appendix A: Workplace Relationship Memorandum (Part One)
• 2. Appendix B: Workplace Relationship Memorandum (Part Two)
• 3. Appendix C: Employment-At-Will Agreement
• 4. Appendix D: Non-Competition and Non-Disclosure Agreement
• 5. Appendix E: Employment Agreement
• 6. Appendix F: Separation Agreement and Release
• 7. Appendix G: Collective Bargaining Negotiations Checklist
• 8. Appendix H: Form Separation Agreement and General Release
• 9. Appendix I: Separation Agreement
• 10. Appendix J: Cease and Desist Letter