Severance agreement review

Before you sign that severance offer

After losing your job you have limited time — typically 21 days — to review your severance offer. Upload yours and we'll flag every right you're waiving and whether the offer is fair, in plain English.

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Acme_Separation_Agreement.pdf
6 weeks severance · Acme Technologies
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Red flag Broad release of all claims — you're waiving the right to sue for anything, including potential discrimination claims.
Red flag Non-disparagement is permanent and one-sided — you can never criticize the company publicly.
Ask about Garden leave clause: 60-day restriction on starting with a competitor after your last day.
Ask about Clawback: entire severance must be repaid if you breach any term of this agreement.
Looks fine COBRA health continuation information is accurate and properly disclosed.
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You have time — use it
Federal law gives you at least 21 days to review a severance agreement (45 days if you're over 40 in a group layoff), plus 7 days to revoke after signing. Don't let your employer pressure you into signing immediately. Upload your agreement now and understand what you're agreeing to.
What we flag

Severance agreement terms that matter more than the dollar amount

Scope of claims released
How broad the legal release is — whether you're waiving discrimination, harassment, wage, or whistleblower claims.
Non-disparagement terms
Whether restrictions are mutual, how long they last, and what counts as "disparagement."
Post-employment restrictions
Garden leave, non-compete, and non-solicitation terms that survive the end of your employment.
Clawback provisions
Conditions that require you to repay severance — and how easy it is to accidentally trigger them.
Whether the offer is fair
We compare your offer to typical market rates (1–2 weeks per year of service is standard) and flag if it's below average.
Review period and revocation rights
Whether your 21-day review and 7-day revocation rights under federal law are properly disclosed.
Reference and cooperation terms
What your employer agrees (or doesn't agree) to say about you — and whether you're required to cooperate in future litigation.
What's standard and fair
We call out which terms are normal so you know exactly what's worth negotiating before you sign or walk away.
Negotiation scripts

Severance is almost always negotiable

Most people don't know they can push back. Here's what to ask:

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"Can we increase the severance to [X] weeks — I've been here [Y] years and the standard is 1–2 weeks per year of service."
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"Can we make the non-disparagement clause mutual — so both parties agree not to make negative statements about the other?"
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"Can we narrow the claims release to exclude EEOC charges and government-initiated proceedings?"
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"Can we confirm in writing what your official reference policy is — specifically what title and dates of employment you'll confirm?"
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"Can we extend COBRA premium coverage as part of the severance, or provide a healthcare stipend for [X] months?"
How it works

Three steps before you sign your severance

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Upload your agreement
Drop in the PDF your employer sent. Works with separation agreements, severance letters, and full release-of-claims agreements.
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Understand what you're waiving
In under 90 seconds — every right you're giving up, a market comparison of your offer, and a plain-English summary of every key term.
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Negotiate before you sign
You have 21 days. Use the time. Most employers will negotiate if asked professionally — more severance, mutual non-disparagement, and COBRA coverage are common wins.
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