Description: Matt Lauer’s lawyers are reportedly trying to ensure that the disgraced former Todayshow host walks away from his NBC gig with a hefty sum.
Source: Fortune.com
Date: Dec 01, 2017
Link: http://fortune.com/2017/12/01/matt-lauer-30-million-payout/
Questions for discussion:
- What are the issues facing NBC and Matt Lauer as they deal with his firing?
- How should management structure contracts with high-profile employees so as to mitigate financial and other problems should a situation emerge like this one with Matt Lauer?
- How has the NBC brand been affected by this situation?
- What advice would you give each side?