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Can Your Employer Use Their Severance Package Against You in a Wrongful Dismissal Case?
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Can Your Employer Use Their Severance Package Against You in a Wrongful Dismissal Case?

By Employment Law

Upon being fired, after the initial pain and shock has subsided, the most important question is the terms and amount of the settlement offer. Almost always this offer is accompanied by a scary looking legal release, with strange bolding and capitalization. While this offer may be important for gauging if a lawsuit makes sense, once you start a wrongful dismissal lawsuit, it is almost always irrelevant. The initial termination offer from your employer is not included in the court documents because it is subject to settlement privilege.  The employer may want to mention the initial termination package to show the…

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