March 4, 2025
How Do I Write A Severance Pay Demand Letter?
If you’ve been offered a severance package—or expect to be—you may be wondering how to respond. A severance pay demand letter is a formal written request in which an employee…
Severance Agreements
Provides guidance for California employees reviewing or negotiating severance agreements, including key legal terms, employee rights, and risks of signing without legal advice.
February 25, 2025
Top 10 Things to Watch Out for in a Severance Agreement
Losing your job is stressful, and if your employer offers you a severance agreement, you may feel pressured to sign it quickly. But before you do, it’s important to understand…
February 21, 2025
Boost Your Executive Severance Pay: Demand Letter Tactics That Work
When you’re negotiating a California executive severance package, the demand letter is often the turning point. It’s not just a letter, it’s the foundation of your leverage. A well-crafted severance…
January 15, 2025
What Do These Legal Words Mean? 42 Common Employment Lawsuit Terms
This guide explains 42 common employment lawsuit terms in plain language, from the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to discovery, damages, and settlement. Matt Ruggles breaks down the language…
January 2, 2025
How Do I Avoid Mistakes When Negotiating a Severance Agreement?
When faced with a California severance agreement, nearly all employees find themselves navigating uncharted territory and face uncertainty because they want to avoid mistakes when negotiating a severance agreement. Typically,…
December 18, 2024
Effective Severance Agreement Negotiation
For many California employees, being presented with a severance agreement is unexpected and confusing. Unlike other employment documents, severance agreements always arrive at a pivotal and often emotional moment: when…
December 16, 2024
All Common Severance Agreement Clauses Explained
Employees Must Understand All Aspects of a California Severance Agreement Before Signing Their Rights Away Understanding all of the different terms and conditions of a severance agreement proposed by your…
October 24, 2024
New 2025 Laws to Protect California Employees
New laws to protect California employees are set go into effect in 2025. These new laws include updates to existing laws in areas such as workers’ compensation, whistleblower protection, family…
October 20, 2024
I Just Got Fired: What Should I Do Right Away
Introduction: I Just Got Fired: Guidance for California Employees Immediately After Termination. Getting fired from a job is a traumatic event for any employee. Most of the time, it is…
August 12, 2024
Severance Agreement Negotiation: A Tech Industry Case Study
The purpose of this blog post is to demonstrate effective severance agreement negotiation. Read the case study below to learn more. Background: Anika Patel, a seasoned software engineer, worked for…