Severance Negotiation FAQs

Do You Charge for Negotiating a Severance Agreement?
How Long Does It Take to Negotiate a Severance Agreement?
What Is the Likelihood of Getting More Money?
Am I Risking the Initial Severance Offer by Attempting to Negotiate?
What Is the Process for Negotiating a Severance Agreement?
Can I Negotiate Other Terms of the Agreement, in Addition to a Higher Amount of Money?
What Type of Employees Do You Represent?

Do You Charge for Negotiating a Severance Agreement?

Yes, our services for severance negotiations are billed on an hourly basis. During our initial consultation, we will provide you with a clear breakdown of our rates.

How Long Does It Take to Negotiate a Severance Agreement?

On average, a typical severance negotiation requires about 4 to 10 hours of legal work. However, every case is unique. The exact timeframe depends heavily on the complexity of your agreement and how responsive your former employer is. While we work efficiently to resolve matters quickly, we cannot guarantee a specific number of hours.

What Is the Likelihood of Getting More Money?

We have a strong track record of successfully securing higher payouts for our clients. That said, every situation is different, and prior success does not guarantee a specific outcome. We will thoroughly review your agreement and the circumstances of your departure to give you an honest assessment of your leverage before we begin.

Am I Risking the Initial Severance Offer by Attempting to Negotiate?

It is incredibly rare for a company to withdraw their initial offer simply because you ask to negotiate. In fact, depending on the circumstances, retaliating against an employee, by for example, revoking the agreement, because you attempted to negotiate a severance package can be a violation of the law and/or a violation of the severance agreement that you were already given. We approach negotiations strategically and professionally to protect your existing offer while pursuing a better outcome.

What Is the Process for Negotiating a Severance Agreement?

Our process is structured to keep you informed and involved at every step:

Step 1: Initial Consultation & Review – We meet to review your current agreement, discuss the circumstances of your employment, and identify areas where we can push for more money or better terms.

Step 2: The Demand Letter – We draft and send a formal legal letter to your former employer outlining our specific demands and the legal or factual basis for them.

Step 3: Active Negotiations – We handle all communications and counteroffers with the company’s legal or HR department to secure the best possible final agreement for you.

Can I Negotiate Other Terms of the Agreement, in Addition to a Higher Amount of Money?

Yes, we frequently can negotiate anything that is reasonable. For example, we have obtained agreements that require an employer to provide a neutral or favorable work references for future employers, limiting or eliminating non-compete clauses, requiring your employer to pay for medical insurance for a period of time, and requiring your employer not to contest claims for unemployment compensation.

What Type of Employees Do You Represent?

We can and have represented all different levels of employees who are offered a severance agreement and/or would like to negotiate a severance before they have been terminated. This can be any employee from a C-Suite employee to a new probationary employee and anybody in between.

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