2. Once Notice Has Been Given
Has the correct notice been given?
What to do during an employee’s notice period and
how to protect the business
What payments are due on termination?
What happens once employment has ended?
3. Notice Periods
How much?
Is there a right to pay in lieu?
What happens to benefits?
Taxable status of notice payments
4. Protecting the Business
Problem with implied terms
Express terms to consider
– Protecting confidential information
– Resignation from office
– Disclosure of interests
– Return of company property
Restrictive covenants
– Are they up to date?
– Are they necessary and enforceable?
– Offering new restrictions
Garden leave
5. Compromise Agreements and Grievances
Grievances
Compromise Agreements
– Why offer?
– Taxable status of payments
– What to include
Without Prejudice Discussions