Getting laid off is probably one of the toughest things to happen to you in your career. Whether your employment ended because of company closure or because of redundancy issues, there can be something good that can come out it – severance packages. Although the idea of a severance seems dark and gloomy, it can still work out to be the best solution not just for your employer, but for you, the affected employee as well.
In this episode of Walking Papers, attorney Josh Van Kampen of Van Kampen Law dives deep into severance packages. He discusses the usual inclusions and the different laws that cover it, such as the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). 02:19
Attorney Van Kampen also goes into detail about the different problems that you can encounter in a severance offer, including the cut-off period 08:08 and the non-disparagement agreement 09:28. He also gives information on what certain provisions can be beneficial to you as the employee and what you can negotiate to get a better deal. 12:05
It’s important that once you are handed a severance notice, that you contact an employment lawyer 20:09 so they can go over the offer being given to you. You should also seek the services of someone who’s going to gather all data that’s needed, including cooperating with the company attorney too. 21:15 This is to ensure that you’re getting the most value out of an unfortunate situation.
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The Walking Papers is a bi-weekly podcast by Van Kampen Law, a plaintiff-side employment law firm based out of Charlotte, NC, This podcast aims to give listeners, who are on the wrong side of some sort of situation at work, practical advice on how to turn the tables on their employers. This podcast is just an educational resource. It does not constitute legal advice and is no substitute for consulting an employment attorney about your unique situation before making legal decisions. Visit our website for more online resources and videos at NCemploymentattorneys.com, or better yet, call (704) 247-3245 for a free initial intake interview so Van Kampen Law can evaluate your case.
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