Severance Agreement

Know what rights you're giving up before you sign

Review what legal claims you're waiving, whether you have the ADEA 21-day review period, your COBRA continuation options, equity vesting windows, and non-disparagement scope — before you give up leverage you can't get back.

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What It Analyzes

Every key area reviewed, flagged, and explained in plain English.

Claims Being Waived

Lists every legal claim you'd be releasing — including discrimination, wrongful termination, wage claims, and FMLA violations — so you understand what you're trading away.

ADEA 21-Day Review

Workers 40 and older are entitled to 21 days to consider a severance offer under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Our analyzer confirms whether this applies to you.

COBRA & Benefits

Explains your health insurance continuation rights, any subsidy being offered, and how long coverage extends after your last day.

Equity Treatment

Identifies what happens to unvested RSUs, stock options, and exercise windows at termination — a critical detail often glossed over in negotiations.

Non-Disparagement Scope

Reviews whether the agreement restricts what you can say publicly, whether it's mutual, and whether it extends to social media.

Reference & Record

Checks whether the employer has committed to a neutral or positive reference, and what your official termination classification will be.

How It Works

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What You Get

Every analysis includes a comprehensive, structured report.

Claims waived summary — full list in plain English
ADEA 21-day (or 45-day for group layoffs) review period confirmation
COBRA continuation details and any employer subsidy
Equity vesting and exercise window breakdown
Non-disparagement terms and mutuality assessment
Reference and employment record commitments
Negotiation opportunities — what to ask for before you sign

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to sign the severance agreement immediately?

No. If you are 40 or older, the ADEA requires employers to give you at least 21 days to review the agreement (45 days for group layoffs). You also have 7 days to revoke after signing. Don't let anyone pressure you to sign immediately.

Is the severance amount negotiable?

Often yes, especially if you have claims worth waiving. Our analysis identifies what claims you'd be releasing, which gives you a sense of your negotiating leverage. If you have strong discrimination or wrongful termination claims, the value of your release is higher.

What does a non-disparagement clause mean for me?

It typically means you can't make negative public statements about your employer after leaving. Our analyzer checks whether the clause is mutual (binding on the employer too), how broadly it's worded, and whether it extends to social media platforms.

What if I think I was wrongfully terminated?

Signing a severance agreement typically waives your right to sue. If you believe you were terminated illegally, consult an employment attorney before signing — the severance amount may be far less than what you could recover in a legal claim.

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DocuAnalyzer provides automated analysis for informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Consult an employment attorney before signing a severance agreement, especially if you believe you have employment claims.