Severance Agreements

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Severance Agreements and Disputes
in San Jose, Silicon Valley and the Bay Area

On an instinctive level, severance agreements seem like a good thing — a way to insulate yourself and your family from the devastating effects a sudden loss of employment can have.

On that basis, many people just sign these agreements without reviewing them or giving much thought to what they really mean.

To make certain that you are not waiving important rights or signing a severance agreement that's not worth the paper it's printed on — talk to a lawyer first.

At Lamberto & Kreger, our attorneys provide knowledgeable advice and guidance regarding proposed severance agreements, and represent Bay Area individuals in severance agreement disputes with employers.

Should you sign? Find out today by calling our lawyers directly at 408-999-0300 or by contacting us online.

Severance agreements are often just waivers in disguise. They may be asking you to waive the right to sue them, or the right to work in the same industry or same geographic area. Whatever the case — before signing a severance agreement, ask:

• Is adequate compensation being offered in exchange for the rights I will be agreeing to waive?
• Are health insurance, commission pay, sick leave and accrued vacation time accounted for?
• Will references or information be given by this employer to prospective employers in the future and what should the references convey?
• Are the terms of the agreement as favorable to you as possible?

Our attorneys review proposed agreements, provide guidance and help clients to negotiate terms on a more favorable basis.

Get in touch with us.

If you would like our advice or assistance with a severance agreement — call us in San Jose, California, at 408-999-0300 for a free consultation, or contact us online. We generally respond promptly, often by telephone within five minutes.