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
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
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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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
You probably do not need/want a mutual non-disparagement clause in your severance agreement. All clients want this, but most companies bristle at it for a fairly obvious reason – while it is fairly simple for you, a single employee, to not talk smack about a company, it is impossible for
No one likes to be fired, least of for a mistake or misunderstanding or a minor infraction. But it happens all the time: for whatever reason a boss doesn’t want to work with an employee anymore and finds a reason to fire him or her. And that is all it
“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
This one is easy: Money! I get it. Benefits, especially medical benefits, are incredibly important. But just because benefits are very important, that does not mean that you should focus on them when you negotiate your severance. Instead, you should focus on money. The reason for this is simple –
