SEVERANCE AGREEMENT LAWYER

If your employment ends for any reason, you might receive a severance package from your employer. These packages differ in length and detail, but the key component is the severance agreement. Signing this agreement is necessary to receive compensation and other benefits. It typically includes a release of claims (preventing future lawsuits against the employer) and may have additional obligations like confidentiality, non-disparagement, non-competition, and non-solicitation clauses.

Severance agreements are legal contracts binding you to their terms. Therefore, it’s crucial to fully understand what you are signing. To safeguard your rights and interests, it’s advisable to review the agreement with an experienced severance agreement lawyer. It’s important to grasp not only what you’re agreeing to but also what you’re receiving in return. For instance, if you have any potential legal claims, address them with your employer before signing. You might be able to negotiate better terms than initially offered.

At Swartz Law, located in Boston, our severance package lawyers have extensive experience reviewing and negotiating severance agreements. We understand which provisions are standard, which should be included, and which need removal. Our expertise allows us to leverage any potential claims you might have to secure increased compensation and benefits.

Don’t sign the agreement blindly. Consult with a seasoned severance agreement lawyer at Swartz Law first.