Everything you need to know about severance packages and separation agreements — explained clearly and practically.

If you’ve been laid off, terminated, or offered a separation agreement, this episode walks you through what a severance package includes, when employers typically offer severance (layoffs, restructuring, termination), and whether you should negotiate before signing. We cover employee rights, employer obligations, legal requirements, non-compete clauses, release of claims, review periods, and how severance impacts eligibility for unemployment benefits.

Su is joined by Brandon Clippinger, a Massachusetts employment lawyer and founder of Clippinger Employment Law, who shares practical insight into employment law, severance negotiations, choosing the right attorney, legal fe ...