Constangy Webinar - When Termination Becomes Litigation Risk: Using Severance Strategically

A termination decision that appears straightforward internally can quickly become the foundation of a demand letter, agency charge, or employment lawsuit. In today’s evolving litigation environment, employers must think strategically not only about the termination decision itself, but also about whether and how severance agreements may help reduce legal risk. In this webinar replay, Constangy attorneys Gary Wheeler and Colin Thakkar discuss litigation trends, severance agreement considerations, and practical strategies employers can use when evaluating separation decisions in 2026. Topics covered include: 🔹Employment litigation and summary judgment trends 🔹How termination decisions are challenged in litigation 🔹When severance agreements may help reduce legal risk 🔹Severance agreement drafting and compliance considerations 🔹Practical risk-management strategies for employers Learn more: 🔹 Employment Litigation Prevention & Defense: https://www.constangy.com/services/em... 🔹 Constangy webinars and insights: https://www.constangy.com/newsroom/co... 🔹 Employment & Labor Insider blog: https://www.constangy.com/employment-... About the speakers: Gary Wheeler is a partner in Constangy’s Jacksonville office who advises and defends employers in employment litigation, wage and hour disputes, ADA and FMLA compliance matters, and workplace investigations. Colin Thakkar is senior counsel in Constangy’s Jacksonville office who represents employers in labor and employment matters involving discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour compliance, medical leave, restrictive covenants, and workplace risk-management strategies. #EmploymentLaw #HRCompliance #SeveranceAgreement #EmploymentLitigation #HR