I get several calls from employees that are unfortunately getting let go or terminated from their company. Every client I go through this type of analysis to help them decide whether accepting or not accepting a severance is the way to go: Waiver of Legal Claims – A company doesn’t give severance out of the goodness of their hearts. They are buying the assurances that you will not sue them for any number of potential legal claims stemming from your termination. Those legal claims include but are not limited discrimination, harassment, unpaid wages, retaliation for opposing illegal activities, and claims for unpaid bonuses. When you get a severance agreement you should do some online research or talk to an attorney