Separation Agreements
Separation agreements Cases
What is it?
A separation agreement is a negotiated contract that governs the terms of your departure from an employer—setting out severance pay, continuation of benefits, release of claims, confidentiality, and any post-employment restrictions. With decades of experience in employment transitions, Morris E. Fischer, LLC reviews and negotiates these agreements on your behalf, ensuring you receive all rightfully earned compensation and protections while safeguarding your future career prospects.
How We Help You with Separation Agreements
Separation agreements govern the terms of your departure—severance pay, benefits continuation, release clauses, and post-employment restrictions. Our attorneys review, negotiate, and draft these agreements to ensure you receive everything you’re entitled to and protect your future career opportunities.
Thorough Agreement Review
We scrutinize every clause—severance amounts, continued benefits, release language, and confidentiality—to identify risks and secure your full entitlements.
Negotiation & Strategy
Leveraging our experience, we negotiate for enhanced severance, extended benefit periods, and favorable release terms tailored to your needs.
Severance & Benefit Structuring
We design and refine your compensation package—severance pay, bonus protection, health coverage—to maximize your financial and career transition support.
Release & Restriction Clarity
We explain and negotiate release language, non-compete, and non-solicitation provisions to safeguard your future employment freedom.
Separation Agreements FAQ
What is a separation agreement?
A separation agreement is a contract between you and your employer that outlines the terms under which you leave the company, including severance pay, benefits continuation, release of claims, and confidentiality obligations.
What key terms should I review?
Carefully examine the severance amount, payment timeline, release language (what claims you're waiving), non-disparagement clauses, confidentiality provisions, and any non-compete or non-solicitation restrictions.
Can I negotiate my separation agreement?
Yes—most employers expect some negotiation. You can seek higher severance, extended benefits, removal of overly broad clauses, or preservation of certain rights like unpaid bonuses or commissions.
When should I sign the agreement?
You typically have a set review period (often 21 days under the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act). Use that time to review, ask questions, and consult an attorney—never rush to sign without understanding all terms.
What happens if I don’t sign?
If you decline or fail to sign, you may forfeit the severance payments or benefits offered. However, you retain the right to pursue any legal claims you would otherwise have waived by signing.
Should I consult an attorney?
Absolutely. An attorney can explain complex provisions, identify unfair or unlawful terms, and negotiate on your behalf to ensure you receive all benefits you’re entitled to and protect your future career.
Separation Agreements at a Glance
- Thorough Contract Review
- Severance & Benefit Negotiation
- Future Employment Protection
- Release & Restriction Clarity
Signing a separation agreement? Ensure your rights and benefits are fully protected before you agree.
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