Why We Built SeverEase: A Better Way to Negotiating Severance

SeverEase
Jun 11
2 min read

Updated: Nov 15

Losing a job is hard. Negotiating your severance package shouldn’t be.

Too often, employees are left confused, pressured, and vulnerable when they’re handed a severance offer and told to “sign here.” Many employees are worried about burning bridges, incurring hundreds in legal fees, and delaying receipt of their package.

We built SeverEase because we’ve seen that story too many times—and we knew there had to be a better way.

The Problem: The Power Imbalance

For years, severance negotiations have operated in a system stacked in favour of employers.

Here’s how it usually goes:

You’re terminated without warning.
HR gives you a deadline and a document full of legal terms.
You’re encouraged to sign quickly, often without understanding what you're giving up.
If you want to negotiate, you're told to “get a lawyer.”
And suddenly, you’re out hundreds or even thousands in legal fees, just trying to find out if your offer is fair.

We thought: That’s broken. And worse, it keeps employees from standing up for themselves at the very moment they most need support.

What We Saw (and Lived)

Our team includes Canadian employment lawyers who’ve been on both sides of the table.

We saw firsthand how inconsistent, intimidating, and costly the process could be for people who had just lost their livelihood.

We knew:

The law offers more protection than most people realize.
Most severance packages are negotiable.
Many employees walk away with less than they deserve—simply because they don’t know how to push back

SeverEase was built with one goal: To give employees a smarter, simpler way to take control of their severance package.

Here’s how we do it:

Industry guidance: Gain leading insights from experienced Canadian lawyers
Clear comparisons: See how your offer stacks up to legal entitlements by using our free and instant Severance Estimator.
Professional tools: Generate a well-crafted response letter you can send to your employer—confidently and respectfully.
Affordable access: Get legal insight for a fraction of the cost of hiring a lawyer.

Why It Matters

You shouldn’t have to be a legal expert to understand what you’re signing. You shouldn’t feel rushed, silenced, or helpless after being let go. And you shouldn’t leave money or rights on the table because you were afraid to ask questions.

SeverEase puts the power back in your hands.