Washington Severance Agreements Lawyer

Attorneys Assisting in the Negotiation of Settlement Agreements

A severance agreement establishes the terms on which an employee will leave a company after job termination. After a layoff, many employees quickly sign a severance agreement without fully understanding the document's terms and conditions. In some cases, no severance package is offered.

At Heyrich Kalish McGuigan PLLC, we represent employees, managers, and executives in all legal matters relating to severance agreements. If you have been asked to sign a severance agreement, we can determine if the terms and conditions laid out are in your best interests. If you have not been offered a severance package, we can help you seek one.

Contact our law office in Seattle to schedule a free consultation where we can discuss your options.

Negotiating Severance Agreements

An employer may choose to offer a severance package to an employee to finalize the business relationship and avoid future litigation. An employee may not fully understand what the contract contains. Without this knowledge, an employee may sign away his or her rights, jeopardize future employment opportunities, and give up the right to file a claim against the employer.

Heyrich Kalish McGuigan PLLC, can review your severance agreement and determine whether the terms and conditions it contains are in your best interests. If not, we will negotiate the terms of the agreement based on your individual needs.

If no severance package has been offered, we will negotiate directly with your employer to seek one. Financial stability following job termination may be dependent upon a severance agreement. We will negotiate an agreement with your employer that keeps your current and long-term goals in mind.

In addition to signing a severance agreement, you may also be asked to sign a non-compete agreement or other executive contract. Before you sign any document relating to the termination of your employment, it is important to speak to a lawyer.

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If you have questions or concerns about signing a severance agreement, contact an attorney from our firm.