Washington Severance Pay Lawyers
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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 Washington severance package lawyer will conduct a thorough review of the agreement before discussing it carefully with you and answering your questions.
Our Washington attorneys will send you a detailed email regarding any changes, revisions, or other items in your Washington severance package 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.
Severance Pay in Washington
Finding out that you’ve been terminated is a scary feeling. In Washington State, companies may offer an employee a severance agreement upon their departure. The language within these agreements can appear confusing, and your employer may ask you to sign the document right away. Don’t feel pressured—you have the right to take your time.
Companies typically have everything to gain from you signing the package, but it may not be in your best interest. Employers provide severance agreements in order to protect themselves from future legal action. This is why you should consult with one of our Washington State labor lawyers. We know what the law permits and how to negotiate terms in your favor.
Our Severance Lawyers may be able to negotiate for more severance pay, continuing health insurance for you and your family, or pension and stock options. If you may have reason to seek future legal action, we will also make sure you are not waiving your right to do so.
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Your Rights in Washington
While employers in Washington State are not legally obligated to offer you a severance package, you have rights that your company cannot ask you to waive. For example, an employer in Washington State cannot retaliate against you if you raise a concern about a potential civil rights violation. If you are offered a severance agreement in Washington State, it may be in part to prevent you from taking future legal action. Our lawyers are experienced in Washington State’s labor laws and can advise you on the implications of agreeing to your employer’s terms.
Don’t feel pressured to sign something before you’ve had time to look it over with an attorney. Our skilled severance lawyers will review your offer to make sure you aren’t giving up too much or receiving too little. Call us to review your severance agreement in Washington State.
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Who We Are
Washington State’s labor laws can be confusing, but you can rest assured that our attorneys will translate the legal ramifications within your severance agreement.
Our Severance Lawyers have received awards and accolades from our peers and have been included in several lists as some of the best termination lawyers. Since 2006, our lawyers have been included in the Super Lawyers List for Employment Law and Super Lawyers Rising Stars for Employment Law. Our experience and skill will allow you to understand your severance agreement in Washington State and give you the peace of mind that you are receiving as much as possible while still protecting your rights.
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- Al W.
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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.
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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.