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right to commence legal proceedings

By Vey Willetts LLP | 3 Minutes Read June 10, 2015

The value of a paper shield: why releases for dismissed employees are worth the effort

When dismissing an employee, many employers will request that the departing individual sign a full and final release. Such releases can serve a number of useful functions. That said, they are primarily designed to limit the employer’s exposure to future liability arising from the employment relationship.

Article by Vey Willetts LLP / Employee Relations, Human Rights, Payroll, Union Relations / employment law, employment relationship, exposure to future liability, full and final release, releases for dismissed employees, right to commence legal proceedings, severance package, termination, terminations

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