McDonald’s CEO Ouster Puts Pay, Severance Policies in Spotlight
Alan Johnson, managing director of New York-based Johnson Associates, said pursuing clawbacks—which he dubbed the “nuclear weapon” of pay disputes—requires careful consideration. “If you get into these personal, behavioral issues it just gets really tricky,” Johnson said. While embarrassing episodes such as an extramarital affair, DUI, or personal bankruptcy might raise red flags, Johnson said…