Some people negotiate severance agreements when they first start with a company. This can help them continue to receive payment and access to specific benefits for a certain amount of time after their termination. For others, the negotiation of a severance agreement...
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Severance Agreements
Why high-earners should never sign a severance agreement immediately
Receiving a severance package often feels like a relief during a stressful termination. However, these documents are rarely designed with your best interests in mind. In Rhode Island, employers use severance agreements to limit their future legal liability. For a...
When are the terms in a separation agreement actionably unfair?
A separation agreement may be presented to employees when their employment ends, outlining the terms of their departure, including severance pay, benefits and other conditions. While these severance agreements may appear straightforward, some contain unfair terms that...
Negotiating a severance package in Rhode Island
Leaving a job usually comes with mixed feelings, even when the exit is amicable. Residents of Rhode Island who are being laid off or fired can be entitled to a severance package from their place of employment. What some workers may not realize is that severance...