Tom Spiggle

Tom founded Spiggle Law to help individuals facing difficult workplace issues. Although Spiggle Law represents employees in many different matters, Tom has a soft spot for those who suffer from discrimination. As a former prosecutor with significant experience in high-level criminal cases, Tom is also uniquely qualified to represent individuals subject to workplace investigations and criminal prosecutions.

LinkedIn: I’m a Sexual Harassment Lawyer. Here’s My Advice to Men in the Workplace

December 13, 2017 The tidal wave of men in Hollywood, Congress and the media losing their jobs after allegations of sexual harassment has spurred many men in much less lofty positions to worry about their own pasts. Across the country, mid-level managers are racking their brains, rereading their old emails and checking their text message […]

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Big Payouts for Getting Fired: Understanding Executive Severance Agreements

When employees are caught engaging in illegal or improper behavior, their employers usually fire them. But sometimes, in addition to getting fired, the employee may also get a big payout, in the form of a significant amount of severance pay. Why would a company pay someone for doing something inappropriate? This seemingly illogical scenario generally

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Beware of These Five Red Flags in Your Severance Agreement

Before leaving your current place of employment, you may be asked to sign a severance agreement. In many cases, that agreement will include beneficial terms such as severance pay and extended benefits. Sounds great, right? But in exchange for your benefits, the agreement will also include terms that benefit your employer—at your expense. In some

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Three Ways to Ruin Your Career by Signing a Severance Agreement

A severance agreement is one of the more unpleasant employment contracts you may ever be asked to sign. While that agreement could include a hefty payout, it will probably also include several legally binding provisions that can significantly harm your legal rights and your professional career. Look out for these three major ways you might

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Women could be hurt by banning NDAs on Sexual Harassment cases

LinkedIn: How Banning Non-Disclosure Agreements on Sexual Harassment Cases Could Hurt Women

November 30, 2017 Victims of sexual harassment are no longer staying silent. The recent wave of allegations against popular figures such as former “Today Show” anchor Matt Lauer, radio host Garrison Keillor and Congressman John Conyers has shown a sea change in how the United States addresses this issue. But while more victims are speaking

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LinkedIn: Following the ‘Pence Rule’ in the Workplace Will Get You Sued

November 28, 2017 In the wake of ongoing sexual misconduct allegations in Hollywood, Congress and the media, some male bosses are thinking of adopting what is known as the “Pence Rule.” Common among evangelical Christians, the rule is based on the practices of Southern Baptist minister Billy Graham, who refused to eat, travel or meet alone with any

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WJLA-TV: Attorney Weighs in on What’s Next After Al Franken’s Resignation

November 27, 2017  Arlington Attorney Tom Spiggle frequently helps women with issues in the workplace. He says Senator Al Franken’s resignation on Thursday was the right thing to do following several sexual misconduct allegations. “It shows that you can’t get away with that kind of behavior and keep your job,” said Spiggle. “Where there’s smoke

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