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My spouse gave up an entire severance package because of the ludicrous terms outlined in the agreement. She could have been sued for any comments she made about
by rhombocombus 9y ago
My spouse gave up an entire severance package because of the ludicrous terms outlined in the agreement. She could have been sued for any comments she made about her employer in perpetuity if she took her severance, which was neither generous nor fair. Our lawyer advised us to walk away and didn't charge us for his time to look at it either.
- s73v3r_ 9y agoI'm happy the two of you were able to do that, but many, many people would not be able to turn down the severance, regardless of how terrible the terms are.
- naveen99 9y agoCouldn't she be sued even after declining severance ?
- rhombocombus 9y agoNo, signing the draconian contract was a condition of receiving the severance, so (as explained by our attorney) by not signing she was not bound by that contract. It didn't amount to much money wise, not even a whole paycheck, and we were fortunate enough to be able to pass it up.
- naveen99 9y agothe natural state of things is anyone can sue anyone. So unless she got them to sign a contract to not sue, they can sue her.
- rhizome 9y agoYes of course, but not with a previously agreed cause of action.
- saratogacx 9y agoSure. They could sue but they cannot sue for a slam dunk "breach of contract" suit. They would actually have to prove damages which makes any case much more expensive for the company.