All Questions and Answers about Severance pay
Do We Have The Possibility Of A Case In Which To Negotiate/Sue For Severance Pay?
Hello- In advance, we'd like to thank the attorneys who take the time to read and answer this query. Our company has recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Our location was one of many announced as...
2 answers | asked Mar 9, 2011 10:10 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Can a company change a severance package if no contract has been signed?
My husband's company lost a key account that will come into effect in September. They sent out an email saying that, of course, layoffs will happen but so will severance packages of a decent amount. I...
1 answer | asked Mar 8, 2011 12:35 AM [EST] | applies to California
Severance Agreement all screwed up
Hello, I signed a severance agreement with a company. Departure date came a I departed. I have the following issues 1. Company missed payment dates in severance agreement 2. Company underpaid (no expe...
3 answers | asked Mar 3, 2011 08:28 AM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Can a former employer Recall your Severance Package?
Former employer gave me a Severance Package at the end of my employment, October 2010. The package was a 2009 Lincoln MKX, at that time he said that he would continue to pay the lease payments until t...
1 answer | asked Mar 2, 2011 11:18 AM [EST] | applies to Nevada
Can I get severance pay?
About 33 of us have been laid off; 30 get severance. I worked 17 years full-time, 3 years part-time and 1 year per diem for this hospital. Due to the latter (per diem), they refuse to give me severanc...
1 answer | asked Feb 1, 2011 4:07 PM [EST] | applies to California
UI taxes taken out of my severance. Can I file a new claim?
My severance package was paid by out over 6 months as a payroll check and had UI insurance taxes taken. My question is: Considering that my initial claim for UI benefits was based on prior work and si...
1 answer | asked Jan 20, 2011 07:32 AM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Severance Pay and Disability
I am in a union and have a severance policy in place for the last five years. It does not address my situation. The policy states you must apply for the severance by October 15 and request your retire...
1 answer | asked Jan 19, 2011 8:57 PM [EST] | applies to New Jersey
Can my employer withhold severance if I refuse to relocate?
My employer is in round one of lay-offs. Severance packets are being offered to everyone as far as I know. I have not been given my severance agreement yet as I believe I am in round two. But I have h...
1 answer | asked Jan 13, 2011 10:40 PM [EST] | applies to California
Mutual Separation Agreement - Severance - Signed & Notarized - Now they want to Void & Null it
I was let go by my employer after 6 years of reliable service. They offered me a mutual separation agreement with severance included in the agreement. I got it signed and notarized and employer got it...
1 answer | asked Jan 11, 2011 3:32 PM [EST] | applies to Florida
What if I signed a severance agreement, received a check & then they stopped payment on it?
I was notified about termination, signed a severance agreement & received a check for owed wages + 2 weeks severance all on the 17th. On the 22nd the employer stopped payment on check stating I delete...
1 answer | asked Dec 22, 2010 1:32 PM [EST] | applies to Ohio