Losing your job is stressful enough. The last thing you want is to get lost in legal fees, confusing clauses, and pressure to sign paperwork you don’t fully understand.  If you’ve just received a severance offer, you might be wondering: Do I need a lawyer to negotiate this? The surprising answer is: Not necessarily. With the right information—and the right tools—you can negotiate your own severance package confidently and effectively. Here’s how. Step 1: Understand What You’r

This is probably our most-asked question—and it’s completely understandable. You’ve just been let go, you’re staring at a severance package, and you’re wondering: “If I try to negotiate… could they take it all back?” Here’s the good news: In most cases, no—they can’t revoke your termination package just because you tried to negotiate it.  Let’s break down why—and what to watch for. 1. Your Statutory Minimums Are Protected by Law No matter what your employer says, they are leg

Losing a job is hard. Negotiating your severance shouldn’t make it worse. At SeverEase , we believe that the end of your employment shouldn’t feel like the end of your power. Too often, employees are left confused, pressured, and vulnerable when they’re handed a severance offer and told to “sign here.” We built SeverEase because we’ve seen that story too many times—and we knew there had to be a better way. The Problem: Severance Is Unfairly Tilted For years, severance negotia

You’ve just been handed a severance package—and something doesn’t feel right. It might be the vague language, the tight deadline, or the lump sum that seems far too low for your years of service. Trust your instincts. Many Canadian employees are offered less than what they’re legally entitled to when they’re terminated. In this article, we’ll break down the key signs your employer is undervaluing your termination entitlement —and what you can do about it. 1. The Offer Only I

You’ve just been let go and handed a severance package. It might feel final—like this is your only option and you have to take it. But here’s the truth: you do not have to accept your employer’s first severance offer . In fact, you probably shouldn’t . Most first offers are designed to protect the company—not to give you the full compensation you’re entitled to under Canadian law. Why First Offers Ar e Usually Low Employers know that most people won’t negotiate. They also k

When you're let go from a job, one of the first questions you'll ask yourself is:  “Is this severance package fair?” The answer isn’t always obvious — especially when the offer comes with legal jargon, tight deadlines, and pressure to sign. In Canada, many severance offers provide the bare legal minimum , even when the employee may be entitled to significantly more under common law . At SeverEase, we believe you shouldn’t need a lawyer to understand what you’re signing — or t

Being let go is stressful enough — and receiving a lowball severance offer can make it worse. You may know you’re entitled to more, but the last thing you want is to come off as combative or risk losing a positive reference letter.  The good news? It’s entirely possible to negotiate your severance professionally   — without damaging your reputation or future references. In this post, we’ll show you how to ask for more diplomatically, strategically, and effectively . 1. Under