Don’t Sign Away Your Rights Without Legal Review
Before accepting a severance package, make sure you fully understand what you’re giving up—and what you could gain by negotiating.
When a termination of employment occurs the employer often offers the terminated employee a severance agreement or separation package. These offers tend to consist of a payment to the employee in exchange for the employee giving up claims against the employer.
Employees considering whether to accept a severance or separation package must be careful. These offers usually require an employee to release all claims and potential claims against the employer, its principals, related companies, and employees from the beginning of time until the date that the employee signs the agreement. These packages sometimes contain post-employment non-competition, non-solicitation, and nondisclosure provisions that can prevent or interfere with the employee’s ability to obtain future employment. In addition, entering into these types of agreements may result in the employee being bound by confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions with serious consequences if violated.
It is always a good practice to have an attorney review a severance or separation package prior to signing it. The Law Offices of Damian Christian Shammas, LLC reviews and negotiates severance and separation packages on behalf of employees. You should know what rights you will be giving up if you enter into such an agreement, exactly what you are entitled to if you do not sign the agreement, and what you will be receiving if you do accept the severance offer. In addition, negotiation sometimes results in securing additional compensation and benefits above and beyond the employer’s original offer.
Why Choose Our Firm
The Law Offices of Damian Christian Shammas, LLC has helped countless employees review and negotiate severance agreements with clarity and confidence. We work to protect your long-term interests, avoid unfair restrictions, and maximize your compensation during career transitions.
