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My employer in Maryland offered me a severance package in exchange for a waiver. What should I do?Written by: James Edward Rubin Reputation Level 8
Posted about 3 years ago. 4 helpful votes, 0 comments
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Understand exactly what it is you are waiving.If possible, have a lawyer review the agreement. Some employers take advantage of their superior bargaining power and insert unfavorable terms in severance agreements, such as non-competition, non-solicitation, attorney fee-shifting, and arbitration provisions. 2
Protect your interests.Understand what your former employer will say to future employers seeking a reference. Will your former employer give you a positive, or at least, a neutral reference. Will your former employer contest your claim for unemployment benefits? 3
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