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New York City: Does My Severance Agreement Supersede My Non-Compete?

Short answer – it might.  But if it does, that means that your employer was probably pretty sloppy.  Most severance agreements contain an “Entire Agreement” clause that reads something like: This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the Company and you regarding your termination and supersedes and renders null and

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Severance Agreement? Get a Lawyer to Review It

Never sign a severance agreement before you completely understand it.  A severance agreement can impact your future opportunities, your earning potential, and even your overall career trajectory.   Keep in mind, your severance agreement was written by and for your employer – not for you. Most employees who are offered severance

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Severance Agreements and References: NYC and Cleveland Lawyers Can Help

Typically, severance agreements handle employee references one of three ways.  Sometimes the agreement is silent on the topic of references altogether.  Commonly, severance agreements contain a “neutral reference” clause.  And rarely, they include a letter of reference. What should I do if my severance agreement has no provision regarding a

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Severance Agreement Lawyers: Delay that Signature

It has to be tempting to sign a severance agreement right away.  You were just terminated, you are probably wondering about how you are going to pay bills, make ends meet, find your next job, etc.  The severance you’ve been offered seems like a lifeline.  Maybe it is… BUT YOU

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS

1.    If I negotiate my severance, will my employer take the original offer off the table? Probably not.  This is possible but not likely.  Your former employer offered you severance in exchange for your promise to shut up, go away, and not sue them.  It is unlikely that they will

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NY Severance Agreement Lawyers

NY Severance Agreement Lawyers may be helpful in identifying and discussing with you potential issues in your NY Severance Agreement and answering any questions you may have related to your NY Severance Agreement.  Our NY Severance Agreement Lawyers handle NY Severance Agreements from top to bottom. We can go over

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