A severance agreement is a legally binding contract between an employer and employee that typically offers compensation in exchange for the employee giving up certain rights—such as the right to sue the employer.

These agreements often include:

– A lump-sum payment or extended salary continuation
– Payout of unused vacation or sick time
– Continued health insurance coverage (COBRA)
– Release of legal claims against the employer
– Confidentiality or non-disparagement clauses
– Non-compete or non-solicitation provisions
– Clauses affecting unemployment benefits

Important: You are not required by law to sign a severance agreement. And if you do, you may be giving up the right to pursue legal claims, including wrongful termination or discrimination lawsuits.

Employers often draft severance agreements to protect their own interests—not yours. Signing without legal advice may mean:

– Giving up valuable legal claims (e.g., for discrimination, retaliation, or unpaid wages)
– Agreeing to silence clauses that prevent you from speaking publicly or privately
– Accepting less money than you’re entitled to
– Waiving your right to seek unemployment benefits
– Entering restrictive covenants that hurt your ability to work elsewhere

Our team will review your agreement, explain its consequences, and negotiate better terms when possible.

Our legal team is committed to holding employers accountable for illegal agreements. We offer:

– Free, confidential consultations
– No fees unless we win your case
– Fluent legal services in English, Spanish, Russian, and Armenian
– Aggressive negotiation and litigation experience
– Representation for individual claims and class actions

You don’t have to face this alone. If you believe you were wrongfully terminated, contact Tunyan Law, APC today. We will evaluate your case, explain your rights, and fight for the compensation you deserve.

We speak English, Spanish, Russian, and Armenian

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