Severance packages are typically offered to executives and employees who are laid off due to downsizing or restructuring. They are not usually offered to people who resign or who are fired for poor performance or other causes. Our California employment attorneys offer a Severance Package Review & Consultation.
Neither the California Labor Code nor the federal Fair Labor Standards Act require employers to offer severance agreements to departing employees. Instead, severance agreements are provided by employers to accomplish a specific goal.
(Typically, you get 21 days to review a severance agreement before having to sign, but it's a good idea to verify that.1) Make sure you have the following, and ask HR for a copy if any are missing from your personal files: Your original employment agreement. Any other relevant employment paperwork or company policies.