Nebraska Severance Pay Lawyers
How to Calculate Severance in Nebraska
When you are presented with a severance agreement from your Nebraska employer, it can be confusing to know what, exactly, they are asking you to sign. It is a good idea to have any Nebraska severance agreement reviewed by an experienced Nebraska employment attorney before agreeing to it without requesting changes. Our Nebraska severance lawyers are skilled attorneys with years of experience in severance agreements. They can help review and negotiate your severance documents to protect your rights while ensuring the best benefit to you. We have received several awards and accolades from our peers and have been included in several lists as some of the best employment lawyers. Since 2006, our lawyers have been included in the Super Lawyers List for Employment Law and Super Lawyers Rising Stars for Employment Law. We were named as an Employment Law Firm of the Year by Corporate Intl Magazine for 2010 and 2012, named AI Business Team Excellence Award for 2015 Employment Attorney of the Year in New Jersey and been included in the Top 40 under 40 Lawyers listing. Our Nebraska attorneys experience and skill will allow you to understand your Nebraska severance agreement completely and give you the peace of mind that you are receiving everything that you can in severance.
Easy 4-Step Process
Call us or fill out a contact form.
Our office will schedule a date and time for the meeting (either in person, Zoom or by phone). All meetings can be scheduled within 24 hours.
Our severance package lawyer will conduct a thorough review of the agreement before discussing it carefully with you and answering your questions.
Our attorneys will send you a detailed email regarding any changes, revisions, or other items that need addressing with your previous employer. You will then have the option to negotiate with your employer directly on your behalf to retain us to negotiate for you to try to improve the terms and amount of severance pay.
Our Nebraska Severance Lawyers Serve the Following Communities Below:
- Douglas County NE
- Lancaster County NE
- Sarpy County NE
- Hall County NE
- Buffalo County NE
- Dodge County NE
- Scotts Bluff County NE
- Lincoln County NE
- Madison County NE
- Adams County NE
- Platte County NE
- Cass County NE
- Dawson County NE
- Gage County NE
- Saunders County NE
- Dakota County NE
- Washington County NE
- Seward County NE
- Otoe County NE
- Saline County NE
- York County NE
- Custer County NE
- Box Butte County NE
- Red Willow County NE
- Colfax County NE
- Holt County NE
- Cheyenne County NE
- Cuming County NE
- Hamilton County NE
- Wayne County NE
- Phelps County NE
- Cedar County NE
- Knox County NE
- Richardson County NE
- Butler County NE
- Keith County NE
- Dawes County NE
- Merrick County NE
- Jefferson County NE
- Pierce County NE
- Thurston County NE
- Burt County NE
- Nemaha County NE
- Antelope County NE
- Clay County NE
- Howard County NE
- Kearney County NE
- Stanton County NE
- Fillmore County NE
- Dixon County NE
- Cherry County NE
- Boone County NE
- Sheridan County NE
- Polk County NE
- Thayer County NE
- Morrill County NE
- Furnas County NE
- Johnson County NE
- Nuckolls County NE
- Valley County NE
- Kimball County NE
- Webster County NE
- Chase County NE
- Nance County NE
- Harlan County NE
- Franklin County NE
- Brown County NE
- Sherman County NE
- Perkins County NE
- Hitchcock County NE
- Pawnee County NE
- Frontier County NE
- Greeley County NE
- Boyd County NE
- Dundy County NE
- Garden County NE
- Gosper County NE
- Deuel County NE
- Garfield County NE
- Rock County NE
- Sioux County NE
- Hayes County NE
- Keya Paha County NE
- Wheeler County NE
- Banner County NE
- Hooker County NE
- Logan County NE
- Loup County NE
- Grant County NE
- Thomas County NE
- Blaine County NE
- McPherson County NE
- Arthur County NE
Client reviews
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- Al W.
This law firm helped me achieve the results that I needed. Would recommend Paul to anyone that feels as though they have been wronged and need legal guidance and assistance.
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- Wendy G.
My experience with Severance Lawyers was excellent. They gave my case all the time and attention that was needed to be successful. They were a calming and confident presence during a difficult and uncertain time for me. Their guidance was outstanding at all times, prompt, professional, timely and open for calls and quick updates. They invested the time to work through all of my questions and issues. I can’t thank them enough and would hire them again.
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- Michelle M.
Tom and his staff understand the law very well. They are quick to return calls, take the initiative, and explain things in a way I can understand. From start to finish Tom was there to help me out every step of the way with our case. I am glad to have Tom and his team on my side. I simply cannot thank them enough!
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- Tucker W.
I found myself in a challenging & stressful situation that required legal representation and their attorney Paul Castronovo handled it beyond my expectations. Paul is incredibly experienced/knowledgeable and I just felt like I was in good hands the entire time. Paul has a calming demeanor too–which is helpful in these stressful situations. Paul helped turn my lemons into lemonade.
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- Sweta M.
Tom McKinney’s prompt attention, articulate and comprehensive advice addressed my Employment Agreement related issue. His confidence shined through instilling the confidence in me and peace of mind having him by my side. If you’re dealing with the proverbial ‘blood sucking’ company, look no further than Tom’s voice of reason.
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- Austin S.
Going to Tom and his team for my case was the best decision I made. He was professional and knowledgeable in employment law. He helped me reach a resolution and I could not recommend him enough for anyone else out there.
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- Sean C.
Tom McKinney is one of the best attorneys that I know…whether to negotiate on your behalf or reviewing your agreement to make sure you are getting maximum value for your compensation. From stock options to deferred compensation. I have referred him to friends in NJ and NY.
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- Joe K.
I had Tom review my severance agreement. He provided a lot of valuable insight. I was able to go back to my employer with various points and double my package. Tom was prudent in having me use his services (told me to go back to my employer before fully engaging him) and I did not overpay when not needed. Other lawyers could have easily taken advantage of my situation and over-lawyered the situation.
Have Questions?
We Have Answers!
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How long do I have to sign the severance documents?
When companies terminate employees and provide a severance package, the goal of the severance is to benefit both the company and the employee. Therefore, the employee has time to review the agreement. Review timelines depend on employee age and the number of people terminated simultaneously.
- Employees under the age of 40 – No set time frame, but it must be reasonable and ample enough to review and understand the components.
- Employees over the age of 40 – 21 days to review and sign and 7 days to reconsider and revoke your signature.
- Multiple terminations at once – 45 days to review and sign and 7 days to reconsider and revoke your signature.
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How is severance pay calculated?
Several factors go into severance pay amounts. Employees in higher management positions may receive additional benefits like longer pay terms, office equipment, or medical benefits.
Typical payouts can last up to 26 weeks and go by the following calculations:
- Hourly Employees: Number of years with company X 1 week of regular pay = Severance Pay $ Total
- Salaried Employees: Number of years with company X 2 weeks of regular pay = Severance Pay $ Total
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Am I entitled to severance pay?
No, most companies provide a severance agreement when they lay off or fire an employee. Offering a severance package is entirely optional for the company. Most companies only do it to protect themselves from future lawsuits, the employee going to a competitor company, or adverse claims from the employee. The company takes multiple factors into account when preparing the packages.