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
“Do I put my original severance at risk if I negotiate?” This is the question we are asked more than any other. The short answer is that it is technically possible but highly unlikely that your offer will be pulled. It is technically possible for your employer to withdraw the
If you are asked to leave your job involuntarily, your employer may ask you to sign a severance agreement—an agreement that, once you sign, will entitle you to a sum of money. On the flip side, you need to understand that the employer is seeking something in return for that
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
I Have Been Asked to Sign a Severance Agreement, What Should I Review in that Document? You should review everything if you receive a severance agreement, and you should not assume that it is just “boilerplate” language that is the same in every severance agreement. It is important to understand
