Severance Negotiation

California Severance Negotiation Attorneys

A reduction in force (RIF), forced resignation or wrongful termination often leads to the loss of steady income, company sponsored medical insurance and other valuable benefits. In addition, the loss of one's employment can lead to great uncertainty, the loss of respect, privacy, self-esteem, quality personal and family time, upward mobility, as well as one's future within the company or industry. In certain situations, an employer may offer an employee a severance package to assist the employee in moving forward and obtaining other employment. In other situations, an employer may offer a severance package to rid itself of potential financial liability for any violations of law it may have committed against the employee. Regardless of the employer's reason for offering a severance package, it is always advisable for an employee to obtain seasoned legal advice with respect to the pros and cons of accepting, rejecting and or renegotiating the severance package offer.

Employees who are the victims of sexual harassment, discrimination, downsizing, and wrongful termination are often presented with a severance package on their last day of work. Faced with a short period of time to respond to the severance offer, employees are generally confused, concerned about their financial situation, unsure of how to weigh their options and unprepared for making such a significant decision. Since severance packages are often written in complex legalese, it is crucial for an employee to understand exactly what rights he or she will be waiving by accepting the severance offer. In addition, even if an employee chooses to waive such rights, he or she may be able to negotiate a more attractive severance package that fairly assesses the value of the rights being waived.

Avila & Shaddow's lawyers have experience in litigating employment law cases, as well as negotiating generous severance packages. Our attorneys' insight into the intricacies of employment law often means the difference between a severance package that greatly favors the employer and one that assures fairness to the employee. Don't sign anything until you know what it means-consult a firm attorney to understand and protect your rights.

For quality legal representation in your employment law matter, contact Avila & Shaddow today.

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