QUESTION
Can an employer discuss a severance agreement with anyone other than the employee that is to receive it?
Asked on Jan 10th, 2014 on Labor and Employment - Georgia
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My employer has discussed the details with a separate company that I am trying to negotiate a deal with.
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The subject of a severance agreement is not confidential by law. There is no employer duty of confidentiality unless the parties have made an agreement for confidentiality.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2014 at 4:33 PM
Bruce A. Coane
Generally, in Texas, there is no law prohibiting discussing a severance agreement with a third party. There may be exceptions if more facts are known.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2014 at 4:28 PM
I know of no law that prohibits the employer from discussing this. I caution you. There is no legal requirement in GA that an employer offer any severance pay at all. Anything they give you is a gift. You have no bargaining power that I know of.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2014 at 4:07 PM