Tracey S. Bernstein, Esq

WHAT IS REASONABLE SEVERANCE?

Employees always ask me, “What constitutes reasonable severance?”  There is no black and white answer to this question.  That is because there is no magic formula that dictates what amount of severance you may ultimately receive if you are willing to negotiate for more. In evaluating whether the initial amount of severance offered to you […]

“AT WILL”: WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN?

Employers like to remind employees at every opportunity that they are employed “At Will” (i.e., that employers have the right to hire or fire employees for any reason or no reason at all).  But, the “At Will” doctrine cuts both ways.  Either party is free to terminate the relationship without so much as an explanation […]

WHAT TO DO IF YOU THINK YOU’RE GOING TO BE FIRED

Getting fired is a painful experience that usually comes without warning and, sometimes, under suspect circumstances.  For many, it causes upheaval to ones career, family and self-esteem. I often equate the employment relationship to dating and depending on the length of the employment relationship and the manner of the termination emotions can often run amok. […]

WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET FIRED

Getting fired is a painful experience that usually comes without warning and, sometimes, under suspect circumstances.  For many, it causes upheaval to ones career, family and self-esteem. Depending on the length of the employment relationship and the manner of the termination emotions can often run amok.

THREE STEPS ON HOW TO APPROACH YOUR EMPLOYER ABOUT IMPROVING YOUR SEVERANCE

Your severance offer is highly negotiable.  How you approach the company to request additional severance is what makes all of the difference. In most instances the best way to negotiate for more severance is to send a written request in a verifiable manner (i.e., an email or letter by FedEx) to the company.  The First […]