- You have worked hard for your company for years. - You thought you had a career for life. - You've recently been told that the company is "going in a different direction." - You've been told your position is being eliminated, but another worker is doing your job. - You are being offered only a few weeks pay as severance.
These days, more and more hard working people find themselves in this situation. If you are truly an at will employee, is there anything you can do? There are laws that can be invoked to maximize your severance package. A few examples include laws against
- age discrimination - negligent misrepresentation - promissory estoppel - breach of contract
The Hayber Law Firm has been successful for years representing executives in severance negotiations.
Am I entitled to severance pay?
Recent Cases:
In a case handled by the Hayber Law Firm, a Superior Court judge recently denied an employer’s motion to strike a complaint alleging negligent misrepresentation where Plaintiffs retired after being told by their supervisors that there were no retirement packages being considered by the company. Mills v. SNET, 2008.
CONTACT US today to set up a consultation to see if your severance pay can be increased.
The Hayber Law Firm, LLC, Employee Rights Advocates, 221 Main Street, Suite 502 Hartford, CT 06106
