Severance Lawyer

In large part, this question depends on you. We can advise you on what is reasonable, but that amount will fall within a range. Things that commonly affect your entitlement can include:

• Your age, length of service, and character of employment

• The wording of your employment contract or agreement

• The amount of “working notice” or notice period you received

• The jurisdiction of your employment

• Your chances of re-employment in a comparable role, and

• The circumstances of your termination

Every case involves an element of risk. Don't ignore your workplace rights. You need to consider your personal circumstances, which may have little to do with legal considerations.

A settlement is made up of many essential pieces in addition to the award amount. Here are some of the most common things we will look for:

Types and structure of payments

• The payment structure can lower your tax and liabilities. For example, human rights damages and legal fee contributions are often tax-free.
• We can also plan strategies to minimize deductions from other income sources, like your LTD insurer (if applicable) or employment insurance, to maximize the money you receive.

• Your employer will want you to sign a release, which prevents you from suing them in the future.
• The release may contain expansive terms that may inadvertently release other legal rights, like your right to sue your employer for LTD payments.
• Although hidden under volumes of legalese, the language in release clauses can impose unreasonable requirements on you.

• Extension of benefit coverage
• Letters of reference and/or confirmation of employment
• Confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions