Question

Due to recent budget shortfalls, Muna is being forced to lay off 50 employees at her firm. She plans to offer a severance package that may be small, but it is still something. Muna also wants to be sure to protect the reputation of the company so that future layoffs will not be required. How will she be able to protect the reputation of the company while laying off so many employees?

Answer 1

She should have the laid off employees sign a non-disparagement agreement

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Answer 2

she can have the laid off staffs/employees sign a non-disparagement document/agreement

Step-by-step explanation:

A no-disparagement document/agreement is an agreement signed by employees of a company or firm that ensures that employees don't take negative action against a company that would put the company reputation to disrepute or its products and services and also its management.

This kind of agreement is found in most employment documents and it is enforceable in the court of law. Muna can protect the reputation of the company if the employees being laid off sign this agreement.