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Experienced severance attorneys in New York
We can review your severance agreement for a small fixed fee
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Examples of severance pay lawyer cases
Examples of severance pay lawyer cases
Learn from real-life severance pay examples and see if you're entitled to higher compensation
I was offered a severance package when I got laid off, I'm unsure what rights I'm giving up
My company fired me, and demanded that I sign a severance package
I got fired from my job, but was only offered 2 weeks pay as a severance
My company is doing mass layoffs, and offering severance packages with low compensation
My company has broken laws, and they're offering me severance to keep quiet
My company mistreated me and is offering severance to let it go
I was offered a severance package when I got laid off, I'm unsure what rights I'm giving up
I was offered a severance package when I got laid off, I'm unsure what rights I'm giving up
My company fired me, and demanded that I sign a severance package
My company fired me, and demanded that I sign a severance package
I got fired from my job, but was only offered 2 weeks pay as a severance
I got fired from my job, but was only offered 2 weeks pay as a severance
My company is doing mass layoffs, and offering severance packages with low compensation
My company is doing mass layoffs, and offering severance packages with low compensation
My company has broken laws, and they're offering me severance to keep quiet
My company has broken laws, and they're offering me severance to keep quiet
My company mistreated me and is offering severance to let it go
My company mistreated me and is offering severance to let it go
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Types of wage and hour lawyer cases
$50K higher severance for an engineer
Background: A client came to us after he was fired as lead software engineer at a startup company. He had accepted the job and moved from California to New York City. He was there for less than a month and his boss decided he was not a good fit for the role. He had not yet received his full sign-on bonus. The company offered him approximately 10% of his sign-on bonus as severance, to compensate him for his time and effort.
Outcome: We were able to negotiate his severance for him, and he received approximately $50,000 above the company’s initial offer.
Result:
$50,000
$45k higher severance for a hospital worker
Background: A client came to us after she had been terminated. Her position was deemed redundant as the hospital was re-organizing their departments. They did not offer her any severance. In discussing the situation with her, she told us that her boss had made several comments about her age. She was approximately 50 years old and had worked in that role for over 20 years. We discovered that when they re-organized the departments, he had chosen to let her go, but keep a much younger administrator with much less experience.
Outcome: We were able to argue that our client might have a good argument that she was discriminated against based on her age. We were able to successfully negotiate a huge settlement for our client.
Result:
$45,000
$62k higher severance for a salesperson
Background: A salesperson was being fired due to poor sales performance. His company offered him a severance agreement that was the equivalent of approximately 3 weeks of pay. He was also told he would not be eligible to be paid commissions on sales that he had worked on, but had not yet closed. He felt that the company was firing him to avoid paying him out on those commissions.
Outcome: We were able to negotiate a severance agreement for approximately $62,000.
Result:
$62,000
$30k severance for a school administrator
Background: A client came to us after he had been fired from his role as an administrator at a private school in Upstate New York. The school had recently hired a new principal, and that principal was replacing a lot of staff. Our client had also recently disclosed to the school that he had been diagnosed with cancer, and had mentioned that he may need some time off, depending on what his doctor said.
Outcome: We were able to argue that our client might have a case for retaliation under the FMLA. We also argued that he should receive a severance to acknowledge his years of working for the school. Ultimately, we were able to negotiate a severance for approximately $30,000 for him.
Result:
$30,000
$27k HIGHER SEVERANCE FOR A SECRETARY
Background: Our client came to us after having worked as a secretary for a small HVAC supply company in Orange County, NY. She worked there for several decades. Her boss retired, and his son took over the company. At that point, he asked her to record some of his personal costs as business expenses. She was not comfortable doing so. Not long after, he decided he “didn’t like her attitude” and fired her. She was offered a severance package that was the equivalent of about 2 weeks’ pay.
Outcome: Our client hired us, and we were able to argue that our client was a whistleblower who was being fired in retaliation for not carrying out an illegal activity. As such, we were able to quickly negotiate a much higher severance package of approximately $27,500.
Result:
$27,500
Types of wage and hour lawyer cases
$50K higher severance for an engineer
Background: A client came to us after he was fired as lead software engineer at a startup company. He had accepted the job and moved from California to New York City. He was there for less than a month and his boss decided he was not a good fit for the role. He had not yet received his full sign-on bonus. The company offered him approximately 10% of his sign-on bonus as severance, to compensate him for his time and effort.
Outcome: We were able to negotiate his severance for him, and he received approximately $50,000 above the company’s initial offer.
Result:
$50,000
$45k higher severance for a hospital worker
Background: A client came to us after she had been terminated. Her position was deemed redundant as the hospital was re-organizing their departments. They did not offer her any severance. In discussing the situation with her, she told us that her boss had made several comments about her age. She was approximately 50 years old and had worked in that role for over 20 years. We discovered that when they re-organized the departments, he had chosen to let her go, but keep a much younger administrator with much less experience.
Outcome: We were able to argue that our client might have a good argument that she was discriminated against based on her age. We were able to successfully negotiate a huge settlement for our client.
Result:
$45,000
$62k higher severance for a salesperson
Background: A salesperson was being fired due to poor sales performance. His company offered him a severance agreement that was the equivalent of approximately 3 weeks of pay. He was also told he would not be eligible to be paid commissions on sales that he had worked on, but had not yet closed. He felt that the company was firing him to avoid paying him out on those commissions.
Outcome: We were able to negotiate a severance agreement for approximately $62,000.
Result:
$62,000
$30k severance for a school administrator
Background: A client came to us after he had been fired from his role as an administrator at a private school in Upstate New York. The school had recently hired a new principal, and that principal was replacing a lot of staff. Our client had also recently disclosed to the school that he had been diagnosed with cancer, and had mentioned that he may need some time off, depending on what his doctor said.
Outcome: We were able to argue that our client might have a case for retaliation under the FMLA. We also argued that he should receive a severance to acknowledge his years of working for the school. Ultimately, we were able to negotiate a severance for approximately $30,000 for him.
Result:
$30,000
$27k HIGHER SEVERANCE FOR A SECRETARY
Background: Our client came to us after having worked as a secretary for a small HVAC supply company in Orange County, NY. She worked there for several decades. Her boss retired, and his son took over the company. At that point, he asked her to record some of his personal costs as business expenses. She was not comfortable doing so. Not long after, he decided he “didn’t like her attitude” and fired her. She was offered a severance package that was the equivalent of about 2 weeks’ pay.
Outcome: Our client hired us, and we were able to argue that our client was a whistleblower who was being fired in retaliation for not carrying out an illegal activity. As such, we were able to quickly negotiate a much higher severance package of approximately $27,500.
Result:
$27,500
Types of wage and hour lawyer cases
$50k higher severance for an engineer
$45k higher severance for a hospital worker
$62k higher severance for a salesperson
$30k severance for a school administrator
$27k higher severance for a secretary
$50K higher severance for an engineer
Background: A client came to us after he was fired as lead software engineer at a startup company. He had accepted the job and moved from California to New York City. He was there for less than a month and his boss decided he was not a good fit for the role. He had not yet received his full sign-on bonus. The company offered him approximately 10% of his sign-on bonus as severance, to compensate him for his time and effort.
Outcome: We were able to negotiate his severance for him, and he received approximately $50,000 above the company’s initial offer.
Result:
$50,000
Types of wage and hour lawyer cases
$50k higher severance for an engineer
$45k higher severance for a hospital worker
$62k higher severance for a salesperson
$30k severance for a school administrator
$27k higher severance for a secretary
$50K higher severance for an engineer
Background: A client came to us after he was fired as lead software engineer at a startup company. He had accepted the job and moved from California to New York City. He was there for less than a month and his boss decided he was not a good fit for the role. He had not yet received his full sign-on bonus. The company offered him approximately 10% of his sign-on bonus as severance, to compensate him for his time and effort.
Outcome: We were able to negotiate his severance for him, and he received approximately $50,000 above the company’s initial offer.
Result:
$50,000
Types of wage and hour lawyer cases
$50k higher severance for an engineer
$45k higher severance for a hospital worker
$62k higher severance for a salesperson
$30k severance for a school administrator
$27k higher severance for a secretary
$50K higher severance for an engineer
Background: A client came to us after he was fired as lead software engineer at a startup company. He had accepted the job and moved from California to New York City. He was there for less than a month and his boss decided he was not a good fit for the role. He had not yet received his full sign-on bonus. The company offered him approximately 10% of his sign-on bonus as severance, to compensate him for his time and effort.
Outcome: We were able to negotiate his severance for him, and he received approximately $50,000 above the company’s initial offer.
Result:
$50,000
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A guided and stress-free process
Leave the stress behind—our lawyers will handle your case from start to finish.
Step 1: Tell us your story
Book a free consultation, where we'll listen to your story, assess the strength of your case, and outline a clear action plan for you.
Step 2: Build your case
Our team will collect all the essential information from you to start building your case.
Step 3: We'll do the rest
Trust our team to handle your case. We'll handle all communication with your employer, giving you peace of mind.
A guided and stress-free process
Leave the stress behind—our lawyers will handle your case from start to finish.
Step 1: Tell us your story
Book a free consultation, where we'll listen to your story, assess the strength of your case, and outline a clear action plan for you.
Step 2: Build your case
Our team will collect all the essential information from you to start building your case.
Step 3: We'll do the rest
Trust our team to handle your case. We'll handle all communication with your employer, giving you peace of mind.
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Over 50% of all cases are settled by employers before any court filings
Your employer will not be allowed to contact you if we take your case
95% of cases are settled by employers before the trial
It usually only takes six weeks before an employer tries to settle
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We are paid only if we win your case
Written evidence is not a must have requirement for every case type
Unknown facts about employment law
Over 50% of all cases are settled by employers before any court filings
Your employer will not be allowed to contact you if we take your case
95% of cases are settled by employers before the trial
It usually only takes six weeks before an employer tries to settle
Always free for you.
We are paid only if we win your case
Written evidence is not a must have requirement for every case type
Unknown facts about employment law
Over 50% of all cases are settled by employers before any court filings
Your employer will not be allowed to contact you if we take your case
95% of cases are settled by employers before the trial
It usually only takes six weeks before an employer tries to settle
Always free for you.
We are paid only if we win your case
Written evidence is not a must have requirement for every case type
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What is typically in a severance agreement?
Typically, a severance agreement involves an offer of money from the company in exchange for a set of promises made by you. Those promises usually include a promise not to sue the company, and a promise to not breach any confidentiality agreements.
What is typically in a severance agreement?
Typically, a severance agreement involves an offer of money from the company in exchange for a set of promises made by you. Those promises usually include a promise not to sue the company, and a promise to not breach any confidentiality agreements.
What is typically in a severance agreement?
Typically, a severance agreement involves an offer of money from the company in exchange for a set of promises made by you. Those promises usually include a promise not to sue the company, and a promise to not breach any confidentiality agreements.
Why would a company offer a severance package?
There are several reasons why a company might offer a severance package. The boss may genuinely feel bad that he had to fire someone. Or the company may be concerned about being sued by former employees, and they want them to sign a release in exchange for a severance payment. If you are offered a severance package, you should have it reviewed by a qualified attorney who specialties in employment law.
Why would a company offer a severance package?
There are several reasons why a company might offer a severance package. The boss may genuinely feel bad that he had to fire someone. Or the company may be concerned about being sued by former employees, and they want them to sign a release in exchange for a severance payment. If you are offered a severance package, you should have it reviewed by a qualified attorney who specialties in employment law.
Why would a company offer a severance package?
There are several reasons why a company might offer a severance package. The boss may genuinely feel bad that he had to fire someone. Or the company may be concerned about being sued by former employees, and they want them to sign a release in exchange for a severance payment. If you are offered a severance package, you should have it reviewed by a qualified attorney who specialties in employment law.
What is the average severance package 2023?
Severance packages vary wildly based on the industry, the employee’s salary and the length of time the employee has worked for the company. Severance agreements usually involve a confidentiality clause, so it would be very difficult to come up with a national average.
What is the average severance package 2023?
Severance packages vary wildly based on the industry, the employee’s salary and the length of time the employee has worked for the company. Severance agreements usually involve a confidentiality clause, so it would be very difficult to come up with a national average.
What is the average severance package 2023?
Severance packages vary wildly based on the industry, the employee’s salary and the length of time the employee has worked for the company. Severance agreements usually involve a confidentiality clause, so it would be very difficult to come up with a national average.
What are the disadvantages of a severance package?
Yes, you can negotiate severance pay. You can negotiate a severance package on your own, but many people hire an employment lawyer to negotiate on their behalf.
What are the disadvantages of a severance package?
Yes, you can negotiate severance pay. You can negotiate a severance package on your own, but many people hire an employment lawyer to negotiate on their behalf.
What are the disadvantages of a severance package?
Yes, you can negotiate severance pay. You can negotiate a severance package on your own, but many people hire an employment lawyer to negotiate on their behalf.
Do you get severance if you get fired?
You might. There is no requirement that a company offers you severance if you are fired.
Do you get severance if you get fired?
You might. There is no requirement that a company offers you severance if you are fired.
Do you get severance if you get fired?
You might. There is no requirement that a company offers you severance if you are fired.
How does severance pay work?
Sometimes, when a company terminates an employee they will offer that employee money, called “severance pay”. Typically, in exchange for the severance pay, the company wants the employee to sign away certain rights, like for example, the right to sue the employer for discrimination or some kind of wage issue. If you have any questions, you should speak with a severance lawyer.
How does severance pay work?
Sometimes, when a company terminates an employee they will offer that employee money, called “severance pay”. Typically, in exchange for the severance pay, the company wants the employee to sign away certain rights, like for example, the right to sue the employer for discrimination or some kind of wage issue. If you have any questions, you should speak with a severance lawyer.
How does severance pay work?
Sometimes, when a company terminates an employee they will offer that employee money, called “severance pay”. Typically, in exchange for the severance pay, the company wants the employee to sign away certain rights, like for example, the right to sue the employer for discrimination or some kind of wage issue. If you have any questions, you should speak with a severance lawyer.
How much is a severance package usually?
It varies wildly by industry, length of time at the company, and your typical rate of pay.
How much is a severance package usually?
It varies wildly by industry, length of time at the company, and your typical rate of pay.
How much is a severance package usually?
It varies wildly by industry, length of time at the company, and your typical rate of pay.
Do you get a severance package if you get fired?
Sometimes. There is no legal requirement that a company offer a severance package to a terminated employee.
Do you get a severance package if you get fired?
Sometimes. There is no legal requirement that a company offer a severance package to a terminated employee.
Do you get a severance package if you get fired?
Sometimes. There is no legal requirement that a company offer a severance package to a terminated employee.
What is a typical severance package?
Typically, severance package agreements involve a company offering an employee money in exchange for the employee promising not to sue them.
What is a typical severance package?
Typically, severance package agreements involve a company offering an employee money in exchange for the employee promising not to sue them.
What is a typical severance package?
Typically, severance package agreements involve a company offering an employee money in exchange for the employee promising not to sue them.
Why should I not initially accept a severance package?
If you sign the severance agreement, you are usually agreeing to not sue the company. You should speak with an employment lawyer who specializes in severance agreements and negotiations before you sign, as you may have a case for unpaid wages or discrimination that you are unaware of.
Why should I not initially accept a severance package?
If you sign the severance agreement, you are usually agreeing to not sue the company. You should speak with an employment lawyer who specializes in severance agreements and negotiations before you sign, as you may have a case for unpaid wages or discrimination that you are unaware of.
Why should I not initially accept a severance package?
If you sign the severance agreement, you are usually agreeing to not sue the company. You should speak with an employment lawyer who specializes in severance agreements and negotiations before you sign, as you may have a case for unpaid wages or discrimination that you are unaware of.
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Avi Goldenberg
Experienced attorney at Manifest Law
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Learn how much you may be owed!
You deserve to be fairly treated at your workplace
All calls are confidential and can be anonymous
You are not obligated to hire us or proceed with the case
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Avi Goldenberg
Experienced attorney at Manifest Law
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Attorney Advertising. This website is intended for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and is no substitute for consulting a licensed attorney. Only an attorney can provide you with legal advice, and only after considering your specific facts and circumstances. You should not act on any information on this website without first seeking the advice of an attorney. Manifest Law is an association of lawyers and legal entities that have agreed to do business under a common name, which includes Manifest Legal Services LLC and Manifest Law, PLLC. The use of the name “Manifest Law” does not imply that all lawyers or legal entities within the Manifest Law family are part of a single partnership or that they are responsible for the acts or omissions of each other. Any specific attorney-client engagement, the scope of any such attorney-client relationship, and the legal responsibility for any such engagement will be set forth in the retainer agreement entered into between the client and the relevant Manifest Law attorney(s). All legal services are conducted by licensed immigration professionals. Manifest Legal is an Arizona ABS company. This website is regulated by the Arizona Rules of Professional Conduct
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