Severance Agreements

Severance Agreements provide for benefits and often impose significant obligations that could and should be examined by an attorney who has experience with such agreements. We protect clients' interests by identifying and making changes to the employment severance agreements when possible. We do our best to work into the agreements as many modifications as possible to further the interests of our clients. We will also highlight provisions in your agreement that must be weighed carefully by you before signing the agreements.

The signing of a Severance Agreement releases or prevents you from suing your employer for any claims against them that you have, so it is essential to first determine whether legitimate claims exist. We frequently learn, during the initial consultation, that circumstances surrounding the person's termination could involve other workplace violations. We carefully evaluate the circumstances surrounding a Severance Agreement through active listening, precise inquiry, and investigative research and review.

Many times, Agreements will suggest that you seek the advice of a lawyer and we wholeheartedly agree. Do not go at it alone. Frequently, part or all of an agreement is subject to a deadline by which point the agreement must be signed, so do not put off discussions with a lawyer about your severance agreement.

If your employment relationship is ending and you are concerned about provisions in the severance agreement, we urge you to contact us online or call us now at 212-425-4250 to schedule an initial consultation.