Severance Package Legal Review and Negotiation Strategy Consultation Service.

It is not uncommon for an employer to offer a severance package to an employee upon the employee’s termination. A severance package may include an offer of payment to the employee in exchange for a waiver of future legal claims the employee may potentially have against their employer. For instance, a severance agreement may provide that the employee must waive any and all discrimination or harassment claims against the employer in return for a lump sum of money. This practice is legal, but requires that the employee negotiate the terms of the severance agreement with their employer.

If your employer has offered you a severance package, or if you believe you may be terminated, do not hesitate to contact our office for assistance in this process. We will actively negotiate with your employer on your behalf to obtain the most favorable terms possible and ensure that your rights are protected.

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Workers' legal help with...

Employment Issues:

• Wrongful Termination

• Severance Negotiation

• Whistleblower or Retaliation

• Wage & Overtime Claims

• Non-Competition Clauses

• Employment Contracts

Workplace Discrimination.

• Age Discrimination

• Disability Discrimination

• Racial Discrimination

• Gender or Sex Discrimination

• Sexual Orientation Discrimination

• National Origin Discrimination

• Religious Discrimination

• Pregnancy Discrimination

Workplace Harassment.

• Sexual Harassment

• Hostile Workplace Environment

• Other Types of Harassment

Sports and Entertainment Law:

• Contract Negotiation

• Sponsorship/Endorsement Agreements

• Media Portrayal

• Image Consultation

Law Offices of Leigh Herman

1700 S. El Camino Real
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San Mateo, CA 94402
Phone 650-525-0848
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Leigh Herman, labor attorney practicing law in the cities of San Mateo, Belmont, San Carlos, Burlingame, Colma, Daily City, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Santa Clara, San Jose, Redwood City, Foster City, Brisbane, Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, Pacifica, San Bruno, Hillsborough, Atherton, Menlo Park, Los Altos, and Woodside, and the San Francisco Bay Area Counties of San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Francisco, Contra Costa and Alameda.

Litigation and appellate specialist in California state and federal courts in cases concerning city, county and state employees and employers.

Actions taken on behalf of plaintiffs include litigation, class actions, appeals, negotiated settlements, writs. Also representing public employees in arbitration, mediation and administrative proceedings. Specializing in actions involving public entities, the Employment Development Department (EDD), Social Security Administration, State Disability, Labor Unions, federal, state, city and county governments.