Employment Law Blog

Six Key Points to Consider when Reviewing a Severance Agreement

These tips may help you evaluate your severance package.   Each case is different so mileage may vary.   It’s a great idea to consult with an experienced New York severance lawyer. 1. What is the severance pay schedule? Many companies will propose a payout in 30 or 45 days after execution of the severance agreement. There is no reason...

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New York Severance Agreements

As a general rule, employment relationships in New York are at-will. Typically, that means you can be terminated for any reason (or even no reason), so long as your employer is not basing the decision on a discriminatory or retaliatory motive. Despite this general rule, many companies offer terminated executives New York  severance agreements to ease the transition for...

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How to Fetch a Better Severance Package

Severance Package Negotiation Tips My dog Miller loves to play fetch on the beach.   It struck me that playing fetch has some similarities to a severance package negotiation.   In this video, you can see Miller playing fetch on the beach and I explain how a severance pay negotiation works.  You can read more about severance negotiation tactics below the...

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