Severance Agreement

and Packages

Severance Packages to Protect the Employer and Employee Against Future Claims in NJ.

Both the employer and employee should usually have a proposed severance agreement reviewed by an experienced and knowledgeable NJ employment attorney.

As an employee, you may be waiving claims you are not aware of, and more importantly, are not required to waive.  As an employer, you may not be addressing key issues to avoid a future lawsuit by a former employee. 

A proper evaluation of the circumstances surrounding an employee’s termination or separation will reveal that it may be more appropriate to pursue legal recourse instead of waiving potential claims.

Severance packages are being offered by employers more and more these days for many reasons, including litigation avoidance, prevent adverse publicity, prevent employees from diverting present clients, a general company policy of fairness, or because a company is obligated by contract or handbook.  As an employee, you may be acquiring new and unfair obligations as a result of signing a severance agreement.

When you need assistance with a severance agreement, our firm is here for you. Contact Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. at fniemann@hnlawfirm.com, or call him today at (855) 376-5291.