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Where are you right now?
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I just got the package.
Severance offer in hand. Help me get more from it before I sign.
Analyze my agreementI think it might be coming.
Layoff signs at my company. Help me get ready before it lands.
Get preparedSomething feels off at work.
Difficult situation with management. I need to start documenting.
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Reading up on severance, layoffs, and what my rights actually are.
Browse the libraryWhat the research shows
The reality
laid-off workers attempt to negotiate their severance
Lee Hecht Harrison
federal review window for severance waivers if you're 40+
OWBPA
advance notice required for mass layoffs of 50+ workers
WARN Act
severance offers contain terms that can be negotiated
Industry practice
What's actually on the table
- More weeks of severance pay
- Extended health insurance
- Accelerated equity vesting
- Cap or removal of non-compete
- Removal of non-disparagement
- Neutral reference language
- Outplacement and career services
- COBRA subsidy
- Pro-rated bonus or commission
- Earned PTO cash-out
- Delayed benefits end date
- Mutual non-disparagement
- Removal of mandatory arbitration
- Letters of recommendation
- 401(k) match continuation
- Settlement of pending issues
From assessment to counter-offer in four steps
Employees who negotiate receive 2× more severance on average. Here's how Dott gets you there.
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