Do I need a lawyer to negotiate my package (their fee is 1/3 what I get) or could I go about it on my own? I’m uncertain whether the co will be receptive or only agree if they see a lawyer is serious.
*I’m not part of a Union.
Do I need a lawyer to negotiate my package (their fee is 1/3 what I get) or could I go about it on my own? I’m uncertain whether the co will be receptive or only agree if they see a lawyer is serious.
*I’m not part of a Union.
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You were laid off. It sucks.
You want more. It’s human.
But any employment attorney will tell you that you don’t have any leverage. And unless the discrimination resulted in your termination (a costly rarely viable process), you end up with nada.
Gird up. Move on. Flip the page.
It’s scary. It sucks. You’ll be fine.
Cheers
Usually the only leverage you have is the disparagement clause, not actual lawsuits (unless they have done something specifically egregious, and you can prove it). So lawyers can help in two ways, in that they can help you negotiate, and they let your previous company know that they are the ones who will be releasing your statements if they disagree. Notable firms add volume to the negative statements made, increasing your leverage.
You can try to ask nicely and that's it.