Severance guides
What's in your agreement, what the law says about it, and how to get a better deal. Written by employment attorneys who represent workers.
Red Flags in a California Severance Agreement
The clauses and tactics that should stop you before you sign a severance agreement in California, and what the law says about each one.
Over 40 and Offered Severance? Know Your Rights Under the OWBPA
Workers 40 and older get extra protection when a severance agreement waives age discrimination claims. Here are the requirements, the deadlines, and what happens when an employer gets it wrong.
Is Severance Pay Required in California?
California doesn't require severance pay in most cases. Here are the exceptions, what you're owed no matter what, and why an offer is still worth negotiating.
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