Severance Agreement Lawyers in Minneapolis

Navigate Your Severance Agreement with Confidence in Minnesota

Some employers may offer a severance package to a terminated employee. Severance packages might include monetary payments, vacation or sick pay, stock options, and/or job search assistance. Knowing whether a severance agreement is fair or in your best interest can be complicated. Our attorneys can help you decide if a severance agreement is fair and ensure your rights are protected when you separate from employment.

Are you unsure about your severance agreement? Contact our severance agreement attorneys in Minneapolis at (877) 344-4628 or contact us online about your case!

Understanding Severance Agreements and Protecting Your Rights During Termination

Employers are not generally obligated to offer their employees a severance package. You should ask your employer whether a severance package might be available. Severance packages are often reduced to writing in the form of a severance agreement. In exchange for the package, your employer will likely require you to waive potential legal claims against it.

If you are facing termination and being offered a severance agreement, finding out how much you might be giving up by waiving potential legal claims is essential. Other issues related to severance agreements might require legal assistance. For example, the employer might refuse to provide the severance it promised or gave to employees in similar circumstances. Worse, the employer might use a severance agreement to lure you into a non-compete agreement (NCA) that limits your ability to find replacement work in your industry. An employer might also attempt to limit or eliminate monetary payments or benefits to which you are already entitled by law.

Our attorneys can help you protect your interests and rights during the stressful process of separating from employment.

Examples of Potential Severance Issues

Severance issues may include:

• You are offered a severance package that includes terms you do not understand.
• You are offered a severance package after possibly being terminated for reasons related to your age, race, sex or gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected status.
• You are offered a severance package after possibly being terminated for reasons related to your reporting (or refusal to do) something illegal. You are asked to waive all legal claims against the employer.
• You are offered a severance package after possibly being terminated for reasons related to your requesting accommodations for disability, pregnancy, religion, or otherwise exercising your civil rights.
• You are offered a severance package when you might be subject to a non-compete or other restrictive post-employment covenant.
• You are not offered a severance package at termination, even though your employer typically offers them to other employees performing similar work.
• You believe your time with an employer is ending, and you might be entitled to a severance package, or a severance agreement might be in your mutual best interest.

Contact Our Minneapolis Severance Agreement Lawyers Today 

If you're facing a severance agreement and unsure about your options, you must have experienced legal guidance. Our attorneys at Nichols Kaster, PLLP, are dedicated to helping you navigate the complexities of severance agreements, ensuring that your rights are protected and that you receive a fair package. Whether you're concerned about waiving legal claims, including non-compete clauses, or the fairness of the terms, we are here to assist you throughout the process. Contact us today for a free consultation, and take the first step toward securing the best possible outcome for your future.

 Our experienced Minnesota severance agreement lawyers will guide you through the severance process and protect your rights. Contact Nichols Kaster, PLLP, today for a FREE consultation!