ALEXA LEGAL

Severance Agreements

Your company has suddenly terminated your employment after years of dedicated service and offered you a severance package. The severance agreement is a legal contract that defines the benefits offered by the company in exchange for certain waivers or other obligations from the employee. Typically, severance agreements provide lump sum or continuous periodic payments conditioned upon the employee waiving their rights to file a lawsuit.

Many people are overwhelmed by the legalese and wonder whether the severance offer is negotiable. It is important to have an attorney review your severance agreement to determine whether you are giving up potential legal claims, whether there are additional benefits that should be negotiated for, or whether there are any restrictions on your ability to obtain future employment.

Severance agreements often come with strict deadlines, so it is important that you respond timely.

Executive Compensation

Your hard work is paying off and you are starting in a new role. This is an incredibly exciting time and many people are eager to sign their employment agreements, but it is important to pause and carefully consider things beyond regular compensation and bonuses.

An experienced attorney can help you negotiate for more favorable restrictive covenant clauses, such as non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure agreements.

It is also important to plan for and negotiate appropriate provisions should you find yourself being demoted or managed out of your role.

Discrimination and Harassment

Every employee deserves to work in an environment free from discrimination and harassment. Unfortunately, many workers face unfair treatment based on their race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or other protected characteristics. Harassment, whether verbal, physical, or digital, can create a hostile work environment and have lasting personal and professional impacts. If you’ve experienced discrimination or harassment at work, you don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to help you understand your rights and take action to protect them.

Wage and Hour Violations

You work hard and you’re entitled to be paid fairly. Unfortunately, many employees are denied the wages they’ve earned, whether through unpaid overtime, missed meal or rest breaks, off-the-clock work, or misclassification as exempt or independent contractors. These violations are not just unfair, they’re illegal. If you believe you’re not being properly compensated for your time, I can help you understand your rights and hold your employer accountable.

Non-Compete and Restrictive Covenant Agreements

Non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements can affect your career long after you leave a job. These contracts often limit your ability to work in your field, start a business, or connect with former clients or colleagues. Whether you’re being asked to sign one or you’re facing legal threats for violating one, it’s critical to understand your obligations and options.

Unequal Pay and Failure to Promote

If you’re doing the same work as your colleagues but earning less, or you’re repeatedly passed over for promotions despite your qualifications, you may be experiencing unlawful discrimination. Unequal pay and lack of advancement opportunities often go hand-in-hand with broader issues of bias in the workplace. I help employees uncover pay disparities, understand their rights under equal pay and anti-discrimination laws, and take steps toward justice and fair compensation.

Wrongful Termination

Losing your job can be devastating, especially when it’s not fair. If you were fired for reasons related to discrimination, retaliation, whistleblowing, or after taking protected leave, your termination may have been unlawful. I work with employees to evaluate the circumstances of their termination and take swift action to protect their legal rights, financial stability, and professional reputation.