Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

I just got let go from my job they are offering severance but want me to sign a severance contract. There are some things that I don't agree with on the contract. The company has already signed their part. Can I just mark up the parts I don't agree with and sign it and send it back since they already signed it


Asked on 12/20/11, 8:14 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Behren Behren Law Firm

You would be best off having a lawyer negotiate the terms of the severance agreement for you. If you need more information on your employee legal rights check out our blog www.takethisjobnshoveitblog.com or www.behrenlaw.com.

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Answered on 12/20/11, 8:27 am
Cory Schnepper Levine, Busch & Schnepper, P.A.

As with any agreement, the terms of a severance package are negotiable. Having an attorney may help you to negotiate better terms, in most cases. However, you can always discuss the matter with your employer yourself. I would recommend that an attorney look over the papers too, after that, to be sure that you are not doing anything that might hurt your rights under the law.

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Answered on 12/20/11, 10:30 am


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