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3 prompts to try this week
1. I’m advising a client on whether this executive employment agreement complies with IRC Section 409A. The executive is a C-suite officer at a publicly traded company. Review the agreement and answer: (1) Are the dates or events triggering severance payments clearly defined? (2) Does it include the required six-month delay for specified employees? (3) Do severance payments qualify for the short-term deferral or separation pay exceptions? (4) Are there clauses that could constitute impermissible acceleration? (5) Does it include procedures for correcting 409A failures?
Use Case: Review an executive’s employment agreement for compliance.
2. I’m conducting a compliance audit of this employee handbook for a nonprofit client to identify policy gaps and liability risks. Review and answer: (1) Does it address off-duty conduct (e.g., employee DUI) and implications for employment? (2) Does it cover harassment or bullying allegations occurring outside of work? (3) Does it address social media conduct? (4) Does it ensure compliance with FMLA and ADA accommodations? (5) Does it include best practices for documenting conduct to protect against wrongful termination claims? Answer in a table with columns: Topic, Covered (Yes/No), Relevant Section, Gap/Recommendation
Use Case: Review an employee handbook and identify gaps—areas where the handbook is silent on issues that commonly generate liability.
3. What are the key wage-and-hour compliance requirements for remote employees under U.S. federal law and the selected state laws, including overtime classification, meal and rest break obligations, and recordkeeping requirements?
Use Case: Identify survey wage-and-hour requirements across jurisdictions for a client wanting to implement a permanent remote work policy across states.
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