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Introduction
In an effort to reduce the possibility of discrimination lawsuits, some employers ask employees to sign agreements (waivers) stating that they will not file a charge of discrimination against the employer. Sometimes these agreements must be signed before an employee can start working and other times they are part of a severance package when an employee is terminated. The following publications discuss the legality of these types of agreements under laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
- Enforcement Guidance on Non-Waivable Employee Rights Under Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Enforced Statutes
- Understanding Waivers of Discrimination Claims in Employee Severance Agreements
Situations and Solutions:
The following situations and solutions are real-life examples of accommodations that were made by JAN customers. Because accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis, these examples may not be effective for every workplace but give you an idea about the types of accommodations that are possible.
JAN Publications & Articles regarding Waivers
Articles
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