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Example Severance Negotiation Letter - DON'T Make These Mistakes

Example Severance Negotiation Letter - DON'T Make These Mistakes

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D. Scott Crook, the Utah Employment Lawyer, shows what NOT to do in a severance negotiation letter and discusses why everyone should counsel with a severance lawyer before taking any action on an offered severance package.  

0:00 - Intro and Disclaimer 

1:02 - Introducing the bad severance negotiation letter 

6:28 - First paragraph 

8:28 - Bringing up old accomplishments 

9:53 - Don't bring up performing "extra" duties 

12:34 - Don't try to justify your actions based on the actions of others 

16:08 - Don't admit to sharing confidential information 

20:35 - Why do people think it's a good idea to justify their actions in their severance negotiation letter? 

26:12 - A severance lawyer should review your severance package 

28:10 - Can an employer revoke a severance agreement? 

35:19 - A severance lawyer can potentially help you get much more from your severance than you realize.

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