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Severance package · free guide

Before signing a severance agreement

The signature line is the point of no easy return. Do one slow read for money, one for rights, one for future work.

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Review my severance package
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Before ClausePrep

Before ClausePrep

Shock, shame, and a deadline. The packet is thick. Signing today feels like the only way to stop the spinning.

After ClausePrep

After ClausePrep

You use the consideration period. You know which lines move cash, healthcare, and references — and which are theater.

Three-pass review

  • Money pass: amounts, dates, tax withholding language, benefit end dates.
  • Rights pass: release breadth, known claim carve-outs, cooperation clauses.
  • Future pass: non-compete, non-solicit, non-disparagement, and confidentiality scope.
  • Confirm the payment trigger is signature plus any revocation period end.
  • Keep a copy of the fully signed PDF.

Deadlines and revocation

Some agreements include a consideration period and a short revocation window after signing. Use the time. Calendar it.

When to pause for counsel

Possible discrimination or wage claims, complex equity, or executive-level packages deserve a professional read.

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Questions

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Can I negotiate after I sign?

Almost never in a way you will like. Negotiate first.

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What if I already missed the deadline?

Ask whether the offer is still open. Silence can be a tactic. A short professional email still works.

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