Why You Need A Lawyer To Negotiate For A Good Severance Package

When you think of leaving a company whom you've served for a good length of time, you may find yourself asking, "Do I get a good severance package from my employer?" This is a very touchy subject of employment because most people really hesitate to bring up the fairness of a severance package that's being offered, for a variety of reasons. And even if they are dissatisfied with the offer, they are hesitant to bring up their dissatisfaction. Although law does not require all employers to offer severance package to resigning employees, you are always allowed to convince the employer to enhance what he's offering to you. Most of the time, you might think of hiring a lawyer to do the job for you, but then you would think again…is it really worth it?

The answer: of course!

What you must need to do first is to evaluate your legal rights. Try to see where there would be grounds where you can challenge your employer regarding your employment, and its termination thereof. Gather all documentation regarding your employment, such as your job offer letter, employment contract, your employment handbook, hard copies of emails related to your job. If you have been employed "at-will", you may look for grounds where your termination could have been done because of discrimination, if your job expectations given by your employer were never met. It is usual for some cases too that because the manner you handle your job at work was deemed "improper" by the employer, no matter how it helps to your overall performance. If such grounds were established, you can consult with an employment lawyer who can evaluate the pros and cons of your case, and if there's any potential that you can challenge the severance package, if not your termination.

The lawyer will always try to assess when your claim for a good several package will be based on whether there are legal rights, either written or verbal, that may have been violated on your termination or by the severance package being offered, and if your employer would be willing to settle for a mutually acceptable severance package offer. It's more the reason that you hire a lawyer if you think your employer may not be open minded regarding your severance package negotiations.

When you try to go alone in negotiating with your employer, it would be hard to establish seriousness...meaning, you are serious that you are not offered a good severance package. If there is any consolation though, it would be not signing any release of claims against the employer. The very reason why employers offer a severance package is that you will not bring up any truthful allegations against them in return. That is why it is always best that you get an employment lawyer to help you assess everything. 

So when you find yourself in a situation where you think your severance package is not fair and good, take heart. Most of the times, resigning employees are always on the losing end. Don’t let yourself be one. Get an employment lawyer to help you negotiate for a better severance package which can give you longer lasting financial and emotional benefits in the long run.

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