Legal Question in Employment Law in Texas

I was recently let go after 4 year loyal years without one write up due to a result of "restructuring management". I was offered a salary continuation (to include accrued PTO however the agreement doesn't state so) of a month's pay, payable in two monthly pay periods. They are asking me to sign a Separation Agreement, Indemnity Agreement and Release of All Claims. Can they do this?


Asked on 7/22/13, 10:45 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Sure they can do it. Layoffs happen all the time, even to the best employees. They could dismiss you with no additional pay and no additional agreements.

You should insist that the PTO is included in the agreement. Before signing anything you should speak with a local employment lawyer about what you are agreeing to and what claims you may have that you would waive by signing the release. Those sound like very broad waivers that could affect not only potential claims you may have but also your future employment options.

The only information I get about your location is the state and zipcode. I know you are in the Keller/north Fort Worth area because the zipcode you gave this website is the same as my home zipcode. If you would like to have the documents reviewed before signing them I would be happy to meet with you for a reasonable fee. My office is in Bedford but I will be working in the Keller area off and on the next couple days and would be willing to come to you. No reason to make you drive all the way to Bedford if we're both already in the Keller area. You can find my contact info on my website: http://kielichlawfirm.com

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Answered on 7/22/13, 3:36 pm


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