Severance Agreement Representation

When your employment ends, you may be presented with a severance or separation package. These agreements often include important financial terms, legal waivers, and ongoing obligations. Before you sign, it is critical to understand your rights and ensure the agreement protects your interests.

Why Severance Agreements Matter

A severance agreement is more than a paycheck at the end of employment. Signing a severance agreement is a decision with long-term impact. Once signed, it may be very difficult—or impossible—to undo. Having an attorney review and, if needed, negotiate on your behalf ensures you maximize your financial recovery and safeguard your career.  

Employers typically use severance agreements to:

• Offer compensation beyond final wages

• Require a waiver of claims against the company

• Impose confidentiality or non-disparagement clauses

• Restrict future employment with non-solicitation provisions

Common Issues in Severance Packages

Employees often face terms that can have lasting consequences. Examples include:

• Release of legal claims that may waive significant rights

• Restrictive covenants that limit your ability to work in your field

• Broad confidentiality requirements that could be difficult to follow

• Protecting Your Future

How an Attorney Can Help

Our role is to guide you through the agreement and negotiate terms where necessary. We provide:

• Careful review of all provisions and fine print

• Clear explanations of your rights and responsibilities

• Negotiation of higher compensation or extended benefits

• Removal or revision of overly restrictive clauses

• Protection against unlawful or unfair employer practices

Know What You Are Signing

If you’ve been offered a severance package, it is not advisable to sign before reviewing it with counsel. We help employees in all industries evaluate their options and negotiate stronger agreements. 

Contact our office today to schedule a confidential consultation.