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Severance Agreement Review and Negotiation Lawyers - Mansell Law

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Greg Mansell
Severance Agreement Review and Negotiation Lawyers - Mansell Law

Mansell Law is a top-rated Columbus Severance Agreement lawyer. We have successfully negotiated additional severances for our clients. Additionally, we have reviewed hundreds of severance agreement terms to ensure that they are fair and equitable. Our Ohio severance lawyers can help you with your severance review.

Severance Review:

Complex separation agreements are possible. An employment lawyer can help you understand the terms of your agreement. You cannot return an agreement signed once it is signed. It is important to understand what rights you may be giving up and what restrictions you will face in the future. Do not leave the legal terms of a termination agreement up to chance.

Severance Negotiations

It is also important to make sure you get what you deserve. We can help you negotiate your severance so that you get fair compensation for the difficult transition ahead. We are experienced negotiators who can leverage your previous employment to assist you in moving forward.

Contact Columbus Severance Agreement Lawyers for more information. Call Today. Mansell Law puts the client first, making sure that you are well represented and protected.


I was offered a severance by my employer. Should I get the agreement reviewed before I sign it?

Yes. Talk to an Ohio Employment Lawyer today at Mansell law to have your severance arrangement reviewed. In return for a severance payment, many employers require employees sign broad legal releases. You could be waiving any legal claims or rights you may have against your employer by signing the agreement. Talking to an employment attorney regarding your severance plan will help you to understand what you are agreeing upon when you accept your package. Our Ohio Employment Attorneys might be able help you negotiate a higher severance. Call us today for a consultation and review of your severance package.

Why do employers offer severance packages to employees?

For a variety of reasons, employers offer severance package. In recognition of the employee's service length, or to lessen the "sting” of employee terminations, severance can be offered. The employer can also use severance packages to protect itself from future lawsuits. In exchange for the severance payment, the employee must sign a release. Two weeks' wages per year used to be the standard severance offer. However, today's severance packages vary by industry and employer. Our Ohio Employment Lawyers will help you determine if your severance offer is in line with current industry standards.

I Have Only 24 Hours to Accept My Severance Pack, Is It Legal?

Employers often set a time limit for employees to sign a separation agreement. Otherwise, the offer will be withdrawn. Although this time period may vary, employers usually set a minimum of 21 days for employees to review and sign a severance agreement. Otherwise, the employer will withdraw the offer. Employers must give employees over 40 at least 45 days to review the severance agreements and to accept them if they are being terminated as part of a mass layoff, workforce reduction, or other circumstances.

My employer slapped me off but didn't offer me a severance.

However, neither Ohio nor federal law require employers to offer a severance to terminated employees. Our Severance Agreement Lawyers at Mansell Law might be able assist you in negotiating an favorable severance package to release your legal claims.

Mansell Law Employment Attorneys representing employees during severance negotiations.

[1] https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/qa-understanding-waivers-discrimination-claims-employee-severance-agreements#II

[2] If an employer is covered under the WARN Act, and the employer fails to give the required notice of a mass-layingoff within 60 days, employees may be eligible for a severance payment.


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