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Warning: severance offer seems low

Started by help_pls_urgent_34 · Dec 7, 2024 · 576 views · 6 replies
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help_pls_urgent_34 OP

I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.

severance offer seems low. I've been dealing with this for about 10 months now and the situation isn't improving imo.

I have worked at this company for 6 years. My position is exempt and I do not have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

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samantha_r_10

I've dealt with this before.

The thing that gets people is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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Emily_S_10

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

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jchen92_13

Been there. Here's what I learned.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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order_in_the_court_26

Following this thread — This is eerily similar to what I'm dealing with. Keep us posted?

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first_time_poster_hi_34

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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average_joe_8

Been there. Here's what I learned.

What trips people up most is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.