1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode of Just Compensation, Megan Monson, Amy C. Schwind, and Jessica I. Stewart discuss employer considerations for involuntary termination of employees, including terms in the employee's contract, reason for termination, and release agreements like severance plans. They cover risks of retaliation or other claims if the employee is a member of a protected class or is on or intends to go on a leave of absence. The conversation reviews state and federal regulation as well as COBRA, 409A tax code, and the WARN act. The episode relays that terminating an employee must be a well thought-out and careful decision.&amp;nbsp; Speakers: Megan Monson,&amp;nbsp;Partner, Executive Compensation and Employee BenefitsAmy C. Schwind, Counsel, EmploymentJessica I. Stewart, Associate, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Lowenstein Sandler's Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Podcast https://www.lowenstein.com/podcasts <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39025310/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/195427315