If you’ve been offered a severance package, we can help you understand your rights and negotiate better terms. Our attorneys review, revise, and negotiate severance agreements for employees across California.
A severance agreement is a legal contract, and once you sign it, you may be giving up important rights. Many employers present these agreements during layoffs, resignations, or firings to limit future legal claims. Before signing, it’s critical to understand what you’re agreeing to.
Common issues in severance agreements include:
You have the right to review, revise, and negotiate. In many cases, severance pay can be increased or terms improved with experienced legal support. California law also protects your ability to consult with an attorney before signing.
We help you protect your interests and negotiate the best possible outcome.
At Employee Lawyers, we provide strategic guidance for employees facing layoffs or terminations. Whether you’ve already received an offer or expect one soon, we’ll help you understand your legal position and improve the terms where possible.
We assist with:
Why clients trust us:
Before signing away your rights, talk to a lawyer who will protect them.
From day one, you’ll speak with a real attorney who understands your case and guides you through every step.
We only take on cases where we know we can make a difference. That means more focus and firepower for every client.
From harassment and discrimination to complex class actions, we know California labor law and how to apply it.
We’ve gone up against major corporations and defense firms. We build strong cases and fight smart.
We care about the people we serve and give back through support of local organizations and workers’ causes.
We offer legal services in both English and Spanish to better serve our community.
Employee Lawyers is a California-based law firm focused on protecting workers from discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and other job-related violations.
Our team combines big-firm experience with the personal attention of a boutique practice. We take a selective, client-first approach. Every client gets direct access to their attorney, honest guidance, and a strategy built around results.
