Severance Pay
Severance packages are offered through some places of employment as a package of benefits and/or pay for after an employee has been fired, laid off, retired or forced to retire. It often includes continued salary for a certain amount of time, payment for unused vacation hours, insurance benefit continuation, and more.
Unfair Severance Package
An unfair severance package lawsuit may occur if you were offered a severance package option at the beginning of your employment but are refused benefits at the time of your departure. Unfair packages may also include the lack of important benefits or pay after a lengthy employment. A skilled lawyer can aid in your determination of the fairness of severance benefits.
Wrongful Termination and Severance Packages
If you were wrongfully terminated due to whistle blowing or discrimination, you may
receive additional benefits after a lawsuit. This is especially true regarding Qui Tam lawsuits due to the reward employees are given by the government. However, if you were wrongfully terminated your employer may also try to deny you severance benefits. In either of these cases hiring a skilled attorney can improve your chances of gaining severance pay and benefits.
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