Negotiating RIF severance
I got laid off. Is the severance negotiable, and if so, what would I used as leverage? Should I get a lawyer? I'm part of a protected class.
At-will employment my friend. Severance is just them trying to smooth it over
Which org? Reason for lay-off if I may ask?
If you get anything it will be the standard package. If you get a lawyer involved he/she will end up with 20% of your standard package.
Member of a protected class only matters if the RIF is disproportionately affecting said class, rather than a uniform RIF.
People like you give protected class a bad name
Yes. You can do that. Contact an attorney ASAP.
If you believe your status as a member of a protected class contributed to the reason your are being let go then you should speak with an employment lawyer about your situation. However, if you believe that your status as a member of a protected class means you can use that fact, on its own, to strong-arm them into paying you more than your RIF'ed peers ... well... in bird culture this is considered a dick move.
Are you from Restaurants? DM me I can help
6 weeks of your Target comp?
Usually severance is calculated based on how long you were with an organization. I've never heard of it being negotiable.
If you don't know the answers talk to a lawyer. I take the severance is not impressive?