This article summarizes recent developments in the law regarding the enforceability of waivers and releases and highlights potential legal issues that may affect legal practitioners and employers alike.

Cases referenced: Syverson v. International Business Machines Corp., Thomforde v. IBM, Kruchowski v. Weyerhaeuser Co., EEOC v. Astra, EEOC v. Cosmair, American Airline, Inc. v. Cardoza-Rodriguez, Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Bull HN Information Systems, Inc., EEOC v. Sundance Rehabilitation Corp., EEOC v. Lockheed Martin.

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