Losing your job can be a devastating experience. But if you're lucky enough to receive a severance package, it's important to know how to negotiate the terms of your agreement. In today's blog post, we'll give you an overview of the basics of severance agreements and offer some tips on how to get the best deal possible.

If you're eager for more info about creating your own agreement or want a refresher on basics - Wagner Legal is your Entertainment Employment Law Attorney and we've got it all here!

Whether it is called an offer letter, terms of employment, an employee contract, or an employment agreement, the idea is generally the same: an agreement between an employee and employer that outlines the parties' working relationship.

Today we're discussing the importance of employment agreements.

Are workers in the entertainment industry subject to different wage and hour laws than anyone else?

First, let's start with the basics.

As we prepare to welcome 2023, California employers should also be prepared to welcome the implementation of new workplace laws. What regulations can employers expect to roll out in January 2023? We cover six new laws for California employers to prepare for the new year.

These laws will take effect on January 1, 2023.

Termination. Layoff. Separation. Downsizing. Outsourcing. No matter how the news of your separation of employment is delivered to you, the disappointment is usually the same. And beyond disappointment, there may be fear – fear about future income, health insurance coverage, and other benefits.