Texas Severance Lawyers
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Easy 4-Step Process for Severance Pay Help in Texas
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Call us or email your agreement to info@severance-lawyers.com.
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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.
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Our Texas severance lawyer will conduct a thorough review of the agreement before discussing it carefully with you and answering your questions.
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Our attorneys will send you a detailed email regarding any changes, revisions, or other items in your Texas 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.
Severance and Employment Law in Texas
In Texas, the law protects employees from unfair severance agreements. Employers must provide a fair and reasonable agreement that includes all of the necessary details, such as severance pay, medical benefits, references for future employment opportunities, dispute resolution provisions, and confidentiality clauses. Employees can negotiate for better terms if they feel their employer is offering an inadequate package or trying to take advantage of them. Our experienced attorneys at Severance Lawyers are here to help ensure that any Texas employee receives the compensation they deserve from their former employer when it comes time to move on in their career.
How to Calculate Severance in Texas
When your employer gives you a Texas Severance Agreement to sign, it can be difficult to understand exactly what you're agreeing to. To protect your benefits and rights, it's important to have an experienced employment attorney review the agreement before agreeing to it or making any changes. Our attorneys specialize in severance agreements and can assist you in reviewing and negotiating your Texas Severance Agreement so that you get the best possible outcome.
What Should Be Included in a Texas Severance Agreement?
Severance agreements vary depending on the employer, but they all should include certain provisions to protect you as an employee. These provisions typically include severance pay, medical benefits, references for future employment opportunities, dispute resolution clauses, and confidentiality clauses.
Here is some more insight on what should be included in a Texas Severance Agreement:
- Severance pay: This is usually based on your length of service and salary/wage information. It may also include bonuses or other compensation.
- Medical benefits: Your agreement should specify any medical coverage you will receive after leaving your job.
- References for future employment opportunities: Employers often provide letters of recommendation or contact information for potential employers when asked to do so by their former employees.
- Dispute resolution clauses: This outlines how disputes between you and your employer will be handled if they arise in the future.
- Confidentiality clauses: This specifies what type of confidential information must remain private between both parties even after termination from employment has occurred.
Texas Severance Package Review & Negotiation
If you lose your job in Texas, your employer may provide you with a severance package. It's crucial to realize that these packages are not only meant to assist you in finding new work but also aim to shield your employer from legal repercussions. Accepting a severance package might restrict your ability to criticize the company or work for a rival business later on. To avoid any misunderstandings, it's best to seek advice from a Texas employment lawyer and go over the terms of the severance agreement.
It's important to consult with an experienced attorney even if your severance agreement appears straightforward. They can clarify the terms, advise you on how accepting severance pay may impact your eligibility for unemployment benefits, and assist you in negotiating for additional benefits that suit your requirements. Avoid signing anything hastily without seeking legal counsel. Collaborate with a reputable employment lawyer based in Texas who can advocate for your rights and obtain the best possible conditions.
Your Rights in Texas
As an employee in Texas, you have certain rights when it comes to severance packages. Depending on the size and type of your employer, there may be specific laws governing your rights with regard to severance pay. It is important that you understand these rights before negotiating or accepting a severance package from your employer.
In Texas, employers are not legally obligated to provide their employees with any form of severance payment upon termination of employment; however, many companies choose to do so as a way of showing appreciation for their former employees’ hard work. Severance packages can include lump-sum payments, extended health benefits coverage, or other forms of compensation such as stock options or bonuses. The amount and duration will vary depending on the company’s policies and the employee's length of service.
Who We Are
Severance Lawyers has received several awards and accolades from our peers and have been included in several lists as some of the best employment lawyers. Since 2006, our lawyers have been included in the Super Lawyers List for Employment Law and Super Lawyers Rising Stars for Employment Law. We were named as an Employment Law Firm of the Year by Corporate Intl Magazine for 2010 and 2012, named AI Business Team Excellence Award for 2015 Employment Attorney of the Year in New Jersey, and been included in the Top 40 under 40 Lawyers listing.
Our attorneys in Texas have the expertise and capabilities to provide you with a full understanding of your severance agreement in Texas. This will give you the assurance that you are receiving all the benefits you are entitled to from your severance.
Contact our Texas severance lawyers today at (800) 466-5015 for a consultation.
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Client reviews
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- Al W.
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.
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- Wendy G.
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.
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- Michelle M.
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!
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- Tucker W.
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.
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- Sweta M.
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.
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- Austin S.
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.
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- Sean C.
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.
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- Joe K.
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.
Have Questions?
We Have Answers!
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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.
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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
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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.
