Severance Agreements
CREWS LAW FIRM NEGOTIATES AND REVIEWS SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS
At the heart of almost all severance agreements is a “release” that says you give up any rights you have to make legal claims or bring a lawsuit against the employer. To decide whether to accept or reject the agreement, it is necessary to fully consider whether you have any potential legal claims, how strong those claims are, and how those claims might come into play. Many people often have more options than either signing the severance agreement or suing their former employer. In appropriate circumstances, the attorneys at Crews Law Firm can represent or assist employees in negotiating severance payments or other terms based on their situation.
Severance agreements also often include other provisions that can impact your future, such as agreements relating to confidentiality and “non-disparagement” (meaning, you can’t say anything negative about the employer). Crews Law Firm attorneys can fully explain your legal rights and whether the non-monetary terms can or should be changed, for example making a “non-disparagement” provision mutual so that it applies equally to both sides, or addressing issues such as future references, applications for unemployment, etc.
If you have not been offered a severance agreement but believe you may be entitled to one, Crews Law Firm can discuss that with you as well, including whether you might have viable claims for illegal termination of your employment.
Call Crews Law Firm at (512) 346-7077 click hereto schedule a consultation with one of our lawyers to discuss severance agreements.
Additional Resources
Additional articles on employment law written by Robert W. Schmidt also can be found in his attorney profile.
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