SeverEase Packages
SeverEase replicates the lawyer experience—from consultation to negotiation to settlement—with on-demand video modules and practical guidebooks available 24/7.
Steps
Each module is paired with a video overview and a downloadable guidebook, giving you clear explanations, sample templates, and practical tips to put your severance package negotiation into action.
1. Understand Your Rights
In this module, get key information you'd receive in a first consultation with an employment lawyer.
You'll learn about:
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Employment standards legislation & statutory entitlements
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Common law reasonable notice
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Employment contracts & termination provisions
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When termination provisions are unenforceable
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Mitigation
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Salary continuance vs. lump sum offers
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How much notice or pay you may be entitled to
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Entitlement to benefits, bonuses, and other perks
2. The Negotiation
In this module, you’ll discover everything you need to approach your severance negotiation with confidence. We cover practical strategies, detailed checklists, and even ready-made templates so you know exactly what to ask for and how to ask for it. This module includes:
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Sample termination letter breakdown
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Negotiation strategies and tips
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The severance package checklist
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Ready-to-use templates to send to your former employer
3. The Settlement
In this module, we walk you through the legal terms typically found in settlement and release agreements, so you know exactly what you're agreeing to. Understand everything about your settlement, including:
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How to “Paper” the Agreement
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Essential clauses and provisions
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The “Full and Final Release” Explained
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Key settlement terms
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Confidentiality clauses
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Payment terms
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Next-Steps After Signing
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How to move forward post-settlement
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Understand what to do if the employer breaches your agreement
