{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"What To Do When Your Employer Hands You A Severance Agreement","description":"It\u2019s your last day of employment, and your supervisor hands you a severance agreement.  Your mind is now flooded with questions - \u201cShould I sign?\u201d \u201cCan I negotiate the offer?\u201d \u201cShould I consult a lawyer?\u201d  There are several key legal and economic issues that should be considered when negotiating a severance agreement. So it\u2019s important to speak up and get some help.  Plus, you might not know how to take full advantage of your options.  So how does exactly a severance agreement work?  In this episode, you will learn:  00:35 - What should an employee need to do when he\/she receives a severance package or agreement?  03:18 - Is there a right to receive severance?  03:50 - What is a severance agreement, and why are you being offered one?  04:47 - What you need to do if you are offered severance, and you have a legal concern about the nature of the separation  05:51 - What is the strongest piece of leverage employees have against the company if they are offered severance?  07:38 - Employee Concern: \u201cI have a potential legal claim against my employer. If I will raise the issue with the company, they might take the offer off the table. What should I do?\u201d  11:50 - How to negotiate your severance when you have little or no leverage to enhance it  17:21 - What you need to do if you are given a short deadline to review and sign the severance agreement  Resources Mentioned: Severance Agreement and Release of Claims - https:\/\/www.eeoc.gov\/laws\/guidance\/qa-understanding-waivers-discrimination-claims-employee-severance-agreements#II ___ \ud83d\udce3  Join the Workplace Justice Community on Facebook: https:\/\/bit.ly\/WorkplaceJusticeGroup  ___ Connect with Nisar Law Group:  Website: https:\/\/www.nisarlaw.com\/ Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nisarlawpc\/ Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nisarlaw\/ Twitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/nisarlaw Youtube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/mahirnisar Tiktok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@discriminationlawyer   Need help? Call 212-600-9534 for a free case evaluation.   ","author_name":"Workplace Justice","author_url":"https:\/\/www.nisarlaw.com\/","html":"