CHICAGO EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEY REVIEWS SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS

Severance Agreements compensate employees for work performed as an employee. However, they almost always require the former employee to sign a release and give up all rights against the employer. The employer may even attempt to impose new obligations on the departing employee. These may include non-compete clauses and confidentiality provisions. Unfortunately, these provisions are becoming more common. If you think you might be giving up a claim or are unsure of your rights, it makes sense for an attorney to review the severance agreement and release.

An experienced employment law attorney will review your employment history for possible claims including, for example, violations of overtime and discrimination laws. A recommendation will be made whether to accept the severance agreement or seek additional compensation and severance pay.

In addition, a lawyer will review the text of the severance agreement and make recommendations concerning burdensome terms and additional provisions which are favorable to the employee. Under certain circumstances, there may be a non-legal basis to seek additional severance pay. For example, an employee of many years who has performed well, may have a persuasive case for enhanced severance benefits.

A reasonable consultation fee will be charged for review of Severance Agreements. Attorney's fees for additional legal services, if needed, will be discussed at the initial consultation.

At workplacelawyer.com, you'll discover an easy to use, employment lawyer's web site who is a severance attorney. Learn more about Mr. Schwartz's background for severance agreement review.

Revised: 11/18/2007

Nothing on this page or any of the pages constituting this web site should be construed as offering legal advice about severance agreements or any other subject. Mr. Schwartz is licensed to practice law in Illinois, including review of severance agreements.