Category: Severance Agreement Review

Always Have Your Severance Agreement Reviewed by an Attorney Being laid off can be devastating—but a good severance package can take the edge off. Severance packages continue the relationship between employer and employee for a period of time beyond the termination of employment—for instance, by extending your benefits and giving […]

Don’t sign away your rights Leaving your job? Were you offered a severance agreement? Better hold off before you sign. Not only could you sign away important rights if you’re not too careful, but you could be agreeing to terms that could make your life after this job difficult. Red Flags to Look Out […]

Why you should talk to a lawyer before you sign a severance agreement A severance agreement is a contract between you and your employer that defines the rights and responsibilities of both parties when you leave your job. You might be asked to sign one when you’re hired, but more commonly, you’ll […]

Signing a Severance Agreement Can Affect Your Rights When your employment comes to an end through a layoff, resignation, or termination and your employer offers a severance agreement, you are placed in a time-sensitive, emotional decision – whether to sign it. That decision can drastically alter your finances and possibly […]