275. Fighting Back on Layoffs: An Employee Advocate's Playbook
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This episode concludes the layoff series by discussing severance, employee rights, and the negotiation process with expert Dan Goodman.
This episode closes out the layoff series with a look at what employees are rarely told about severance, separation agreements, and their rights when a job ends. This week, Traci sits down with Dan Goodman, founder of Dan Goodman Employment Advisory (DGEA), a firm that has helped nearly 1,800 employees navigate some of the most high-stakes moments of their careers. What We Cover: Why severance exists and who it actually benefits The negotiation most employees don't know they're allowed to have The "pip or resign" trap and how employers use it to void unemployment eligibility What to document if you suspect your termination is retaliatory or discriminatory Review period protections based on age and layoff type Why at-will employment doesn't mean employers can terminate anyone for any reason The cost of blindsiding employees versus treating them with transparency on the way out How former employees can become a company's greatest advocates or its most vocal critics Connect with Dan Goodman: dangoodmanea.com | Dan Goodman Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts…
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