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You are not obliged to sign anything. So, it's always disadvantageous to sign these documents. Don't do it.
by edejong 10y ago
You are not obliged to sign anything. So, it's always disadvantageous to sign these documents. Don't do it.
- blauditore 10y agoDepending on OP's country, the employer may not be obligated to pay any severance at all, and this document may be part of the agreement.
- lucozade 10y agoThis is not good advice. Although it is true that you don't need to sign these docs, many countries have very low legal requirements for statutory redundancy pay. UK definitely, US too I believe. If the company is offering more compensation and you are ok with the strictures of the paperwork, then it is entirely sensible to sign. However, as I said further up the chain, this is a legal document and it's worth getting a professional opinion. Obviously, if the document has strictures that you don't want to or can't agree to, then absolutely don't sign. You are definitely not obliged to but the company is then only obliged to provide the legal minimum.
- chiph 10y agoIn the US, signing a non-disparagement agreement is often tied to receiving severance. Ideally, one should have 6+ months worth of expense money in savings, so you'd at least have the option of not signing. But unless the company were total tools/jerks, why not sign & take the money?