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Ohio Severance Attorneys

Ohio Severance Lawyers

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Easy 4-Step Process for Severance Pay Assistance in Ohio

Step 1.

Call us or email your agreement to info@severance-lawyers.com.

Step 2.

Our office will schedule a date and time for the meeting (either in person, Zoom, or via phone). All meetings can be scheduled within 24 hours.

Step 3.

Our Ohio severance lawyer will conduct a thorough review of the agreement before discussing it carefully with you and answering your questions.

Step 4.

Our attorneys will send you a detailed email regarding any changes, revisions, or other items in your Ohio severance package that need addressing with your previous employer. You will then have the option to negotiate with your employer directly on your behalf to retain us to negotiate for you to try to improve the terms and amount of severance pay.

Ohio Severance Package Review & Negotiation

If you have been laid off in Ohio, you may be offered a severance package by your employer. However, it is important to understand that these packages are not just about supporting you as you look for new work. They are also designed to protect the employer from legal action. In some cases, accepting a severance package may limit your ability to speak negatively about the company or even work for a competing business in the future. To make sure you fully understand the terms of any severance agreement, it is recommended that you consult with an Ohio employment attorney.

Even if your severance agreement seems clear, a skilled attorney can explain the terms, discuss how receiving severance pay could affect your eligibility for unemployment benefits, and help you negotiate for additional benefits that meet your needs. Don't feel rushed into signing anything without getting legal advice. Partner with a respected employment lawyer in Ohio who can fight for your rights and secure the most favorable terms possible.

Your Rights in Ohio

A severance agreement can seem like a major benefit when separating from your employer in an at-will state. After all, there are no laws that require Ohio employers to provide severance to former employees. However, there are laws put in place to protect you during the severance process, which you might not know until you reach out to an Ohio employment attorney. You are entitled to a sufficient amount of time to negotiate and understand the agreement (21 days if you’re over the age of 40, with a 7-day reconsideration period), the ability to file discrimination charges, and the negotiation of maintaining your vested pension benefits.

Hiring an employment attorney in Ohio who specializes in severance pay and unemployment can assist you in comprehending and discussing your severance package terms. It will ensure that you leave your previous job with confidence knowing that you have received the appropriate benefits and have not lost any of your rights. You are entitled to your rightful benefits, and our severance attorneys are available to make sure you receive them.

Who We Are

Our team at Severance Lawyers will assist you with negotiating your severance to ensure that you receive the most favorable outcome possible. With over 13 years of experience in severance reviews and negotiations, our track record speaks for itself. Our exceptional performance has earned us numerous awards and recognitions, including features in the Super Lawyers List for Employment Law and Super Lawyers Rising Stars for Employment Law.

If you live in Cleveland, Columbus, or Cincinnati and have lost your job due to a severance agreement, our Ohio employment lawyers can help you negotiate fair severance pay. Your previous employer is using a severance agreement to protect themselves legally. Therefore, it's important that you have legal representation as well. 

To schedule your review, please call us at (800) 466-5015.

Our Ohio Severance Lawyers Serve the Following Communities

  • Adams County
  • Allen County
  • Ashland County
  • Ashtabula County
  • Athens County
  • Auglaize County
  • Belmont County
  • Brown County
  • Butler County
  • Carroll County
  • Champaign County
  • Clark County
  • Clermont County
  • Clinton County
  • Columbiana County
  • Coshocton County
  • Crawford County
  • Cuyahoga County
  • Darke County
  • Defiance County
  • Delaware County
  • Erie County
  • Fairfield County
  • Fayette County
  • Franklin County
  • Fulton County
  • Gallia County
  • Geauga County
  • Greene County
  • Guernsey County
  • Hamilton County
  • Hancock County
  • Hardin County
  • Harrison County
  • Henry County
  • Highland County
  • Hocking County
  • Holmes County
  • Huron County
  • Jackson County
  • Jefferson County
  • Knox County
  • Lake County
  • Lawrence County
  • Licking County
  • Logan County
  • Lorain County
  • Lucas County
  • Madison County
  • Mahoning County
  • Marion County
  • Medina County
  • Meigs County
  • Mercer County
  • Miami County
  • Monroe County
  • Montgomery County
  • Morgan County
  • Morrow County
  • Muskingum County
  • Noble County
  • Ottawa County
  • Paulding County
  • Perry County
  • Pickaway County
  • Pike County
  • Portage County
  • Preble County
  • Putnam County
  • Richland County
  • Ross County
  • Sandusky County
  • Scioto County
  • Seneca County
  • Shelby County
  • Stark County
  • Summit County
  • Trumbull County
  • Tuscarawas County
  • Union County
  • Van Wert County
  • Vinton County
  • Warren County
  • Washington County
  • Wayne County
  • Williams County
  • Wood County
  • Wyandot County

Client reviews

    “Would recommend Paul to anyone.”

    This law firm helped me achieve the results that I needed. Would recommend Paul to anyone that feels as though they have been wronged and need legal guidance and assistance.

    - Al W.
    “They gave my case all the time and attention that was needed to be successful.”

    My experience with Severance Lawyers was excellent. They gave my case all the time and attention that was needed to be successful. They were a calming and confident presence during a difficult and uncertain time for me. Their guidance was outstanding at all times, prompt, professional,  timely and open for calls and quick updates. They invested the time to work through all of my questions and issues. I can’t thank them enough and would hire them again.

    - Wendy G.
    “From start to finish Tom was there to help me out every step of the way with our case.”

    Tom and his staff understand the law very well. They are quick to return calls, take the initiative, and explain things in a way I can understand. From start to finish Tom was there to help me out every step of the way with our case. I am glad to have Tom and his team on my side. I simply cannot thank them enough!

    - Michelle M.
    “Helped turn my lemons into lemonade.”

    I found myself in a challenging & stressful situation that required legal representation and their attorney Paul Castronovo handled it beyond my expectations.  Paul is incredibly experienced/knowledgeable and I just felt like I was in good hands the entire time.  Paul has a calming demeanor too–which is helpful in these stressful situations. Paul helped turn my lemons into lemonade.

    - Tucker W.
    “His confidence shined through instilling the confidence in me and peace of mind having him by my side.”

    Tom McKinney’s prompt attention, articulate and comprehensive advice addressed my Employment Agreement related issue. His confidence shined through instilling the confidence in me and peace of mind having him by my side. If you’re dealing with the proverbial ‘blood sucking’ company, look no further than Tom’s voice of reason.

    - Sweta M.
    “He was professional and knowledgeable in employment law.”

    Going to Tom and his team for my case was the best decision I made. He was professional and knowledgeable in employment law. He helped me reach a resolution and I could not recommend him enough for anyone else out there.

    - Austin S.
    “I have referred him to friends in NJ and NY.”

    Tom McKinney is one of the best attorneys that I know…whether to negotiate on your behalf or reviewing your agreement to make sure you are getting maximum value for your compensation. From stock options to deferred compensation.  I have referred him to friends in NJ and NY.

    - Sean C.
    “Tom was prudent in having me use his services and I did not overpay when not needed.”

    I had Tom review my severance agreement. He provided a lot of valuable insight. I was able to go back to my employer with various points and double my package. Tom was prudent in having me use his services (told me to go back to my employer before fully engaging him) and I did not overpay when not needed.   Other lawyers could have easily taken advantage of my situation and over-lawyered the situation.

    - Joe K.

Have Questions?

We Have Answers!
  • How long do I have to sign the severance documents?

    When companies terminate employees and provide a severance package, the goal of the severance is to benefit both the company and the employee. Therefore, the employee has time to review the agreement. Review timelines depend on employee age and the number of people terminated simultaneously.

    • Employees under the age of 40 – No set time frame, but it must be reasonable and ample enough to review and understand the components.
    • Employees over the age of 40 – 21 days to review and sign and 7 days to reconsider and revoke your signature.
    • Multiple terminations at once – 45 days to review and sign and 7 days to reconsider and revoke your signature.
  • How is severance pay calculated?

    Several factors go into severance pay amounts. Employees in higher management positions may receive additional benefits like longer pay terms, office equipment, or medical benefits.

    Typical payouts can last up to 26 weeks and go by the following calculations:

    • Hourly Employees: Number of years with company X 1 week of regular pay = Severance Pay $ Total
    • Salaried Employees: Number of years with company X 2 weeks of regular pay = Severance Pay $ Total
  • Am I entitled to severance pay?

    No, most companies provide a severance agreement when they lay off or fire an employee. Offering a severance package is entirely optional for the company. Most companies only do it to protect themselves from future lawsuits, the employee going to a competitor company, or adverse claims from the employee. The company takes multiple factors into account when preparing the packages.