Severance Agreements
Protecting Florida employees in Duval, St. Johns, and Clay counties, and throughout Florida
Your career is your future. When you leave a company, you must ensure any severance agreement protects your rights and your career.
The Law Offices of Elizabeth M. Oakes in Jacksonville reviews severance agreements before you sign, so you are fully aware of your legal rights, future obligations, compensation, and benefits. If you already have a severance agreement and are involved in a dispute, our firm can represent your interests.
We have negotiated, reviewed, and litigated severance agreements for employees. Among the factors we consider are:
- Future compensation
- Prior or new non-compete agreements
- Health insurance
- COBRA rights
- Pension/vested benefits
- Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
- Retirement benefits
- Accumulated vacation and sick time
- Waivers of your right to file administrative or civil proceedings for discrimination or other causes of action
- Employment contract obligations for employer and employee
- Resolution of contract disputes
- Older Workers Benefit Protection Act
- Severance package overall value
Generally, our review includes company policies, contracts, agreements, and other documents that impact your benefits and your rights.
We formulate a workable strategy tailored to achieving the best possible severance package for you.
Let us help
From our modern new office, conveniently located near the intersection of State Road 13 (San Jose Blvd.) and Race Track Road, the Law Offices of Elizabeth M. Oakes, P.A. can represent you in your employment law matter in any administrative, state, or federal court in Duval, St. Johns, or Clay counties, and in administrative and state courts throughout the state of Florida. Contact us by calling 904-436-6211 or online.
It's your career. Fight for it.
