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Severance Agreement
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A severance agreement is a contract between an employer and an employee that outlines the terms of separation, including any severance pay or benefits.
Key Features
- Terms of separation
- Severance pay
- Benefits continuation
- Non-compete clauses
- Confidentiality agreements
Pros
- Provides clarity for both parties on the terms of separation
- May include additional benefits such as continued healthcare coverage or outplacement services
- Can protect confidential information through confidentiality agreements
Cons
- May restrict the employee from seeking employment with competitors through non-compete clauses
- Could limit the ability of the employee to challenge the terms of separation