Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Severance Pay in California

I realize that different companies provide different severance

packages to employees that are laid off, based on various parameters.

I am looking to find out what the averages or standards are for

software companies in the silicon valley, CA.

My personal situation:

I have been with the ocmpany for 5.5 years.

First 2 years were in Israel (company's HQ)where I was one of the

first employees to join the company - then I was relocated to Mountain

View, CA. I did not get severance for the 2 years in Israel.

I signed a new contract with the US branch when I arrived in the US.

I was employed here for 3.5 years.

My base salary was $100,000 yearly + comissions (totaled about $40,000

in the past year).

The company decided to shut down its operations in the US and laid off

the entire team. However, the company still exists and has PLENTY of

funds.

What would be the average salary for a person in my position? standard

and parameters for determining this?

Any help appreciated.


Asked on 3/02/05, 12:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Pavone Pavone & Cohen

Re: Severance Pay in California

There are no standards for severance pay. Factors to consider when negotiating woujld be length of service, terms of employment agreement, possible claims you might have. Seek out an experienced labor practitioner and buy an hour of his/her time to review the proposed agreement and help you form some talking points for your position.

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Answered on 3/07/05, 1:06 pm


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