Most companies these days force employees to sign binding arbitration clauses. When these are in place, the risk of being sued goes down dramatically. The gene

Most companies these days force employees to sign binding arbitration clauses. When these are in place, the risk of being sued goes down dramatically. The general release of liability you mention is sometimes a one-way release. In that case the company retains the right to sue the employee. A word to the wise: Always have a severance agreement reviewed by an attorney before you sign it.