When Does Tough Talk Rise to an Ethical Violation or Even Extortion?

Demand letters with threats to “take it public.” Claims that a former employee has dirt on the company and will spill it with regulators unless her severance expectations are met. What ethical constraints are in play? What options does an employer have for responding? Of those options, what option makes the most sense in various sets of circumstances? Using hypotheticals similar to communications Littler lawyers have received, we’ll explore these questions and more.

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