The Scoop on the General Release & Agreement

In case you haven’t heard of the General Release and Agreement, we’re here to give you some insight.

Here’s the deal: Let’s say you get laid off and an employer gives you documentation for your signature in exchange for severance. Essentially, the document indicates you’ll waive your rights to sue the company and that you won’t say anything negative about it.

According to a piece in today’s New York Post, this is common and better known as the General Release and Agreement.

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