Poorly drafted settlement agreements may lead to even more disputes over their meaning … or worse, expose your agency to obligations that were never contemplated during negotiations.

Drawing on their decades of experience, Broida and Hadley identify clauses that frequently cause problems as well as clauses that should be included in most agreements to protect your agency’s interests. In 90 minutes, you learn the essential dos and don'ts of clear, enforceable settlement agreements that satisfy both parties, plus:

• How to avoid the problem of “illusory agreements”
• Why agreements promising that the complainant will be treated with dignity and respect will be void
• How one simple oversight could leave you without an enforcement mechanism
• When an employee can pursue a claim of age discrimination on a claim that was covered by an agreement — without returning the benefits

What’s more, Broida and Hadley give you a solid understanding of:

• MSPB and EEOC settlement procedures
• Minimum settlement requirements
• Signatories to agreements
• Confidentiality clauses
• Clean paper agreements
• Resignations and retirements
• Compensatory damages and tax issues