Posted by Chris on 12/17/06

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A friend of mine works for a non-profit that has updated
their employee handbook. The handbook has always stated
that the policy is employment at will. A few of the
workers there have been there over 20 years. The previous
handbooks have always stated that severance would be given
based upon the employee's seniority. The new handbook
says no severance will be given to anyone. None of the
employees have yet to sign anything acknowledging they
have received the new handbook. Should they refuse to
sign? Will it make a difference - should they be laid off
could they now be denied any severance at all? I'm an HR
professional but I deal mainly with compensation issues
and it has been a while since I have had any employment
law classes! I know in a Union environment employees can
refuse to sign and not be threatened with termination but
can non-union employees do the same? Can they really
change severance benefits after promising them for 20
years. Thanks for your help!

Re: Changing severance polices, 2/12/07, by RCW.

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