Because Your Employer Used a Lawyer
Your employer probably had a lawyer prepare the severance agreement offered to you, so you are likely at a disadvantage if you simply sign without really examining the document. Your severance was written by and for your employer – not you!
When you hire your own lawyer to review your severance agreement, there are subtle things that the we can identify which may seem innocuous to you, but which can have real consequences. For example, if there is a non-compete, non-solicit, or other restriction that may limit future employment options? Or, are you giving up your potential entitlement to payment for unused personal time, unpaid wages, or otherwise letting your employer terminate you without getting full value?
We can detect these and other issues in an agreement.
Because You Need to Know Your Rights
Your employer is not offering you severance to be nice. You are being offered severance to go away, shut up, and not sue the company.
Sometimes, that is fine, and in these instances, we are here to advise. In fact, there often times when it makes the most sense to have the lawyer in the background counseling you rather than speaking directly to your prior employer. The idea here is that you get the advantage of a lawyer’s advice without putting the employer on the defensive.
But there certainly are times when it makes more sense to have us get directly involved—such as if a violation of the law is detected—but you may be at a disadvantage if you try to make this judgment on your own. We can help you understand your rights and determine whether you have a case or leverage to increase your total severance. If you do, we can negotiate on your behalf to make sure you maximize your outcome.
Because We’re Delightful
If you hire our firm, we will review and go over your severance documents with you so that you understand everything in them. We will answer any questions you have. We will listen to your side of the story and let you know if we think anything seems improper with either the agreement offered to you or the circumstances surrounding your termination. Check our reviews – hundreds of satisfied clients can’t be wrong.
If you think you would like a lawyer to help you, act quickly since this will make the whole process smoother and avoid a situation where you are facing a signing deadline. There are many other concerns that may be specific to your employment situation that could be negotiated and which an employer might be willing to change or add to a severance agreement. If you would like to discuss your situation with us, including whether you should sign an agreement you have received, please feel free to call or email us at any time. You will be on the phone with an attorney within 24 hours.