'This is a situation where the employer got very lucky that this didn't turn into something quite large'
“Generally speaking, a full and final release [at termination] means that you're releasing for all claims that could arise out of the employment relationship - harassment, either sexual, physical, or just straight-up bullying, is part of an employment law claim. If an employee signs a release, they are letting go of all of those potential claims, even if they have legitimate ones.”