The mutual non-disparagement did not appear to be part of the original agreement, and was only mentioned as a possibility. Such agreements are usually asymmetri

The mutual non-disparagement did not appear to be part of the original agreement, and was only mentioned as a possibility. Such agreements are usually asymmetric in who benefits and who bears the responsibilities, and the company dangles the severance pay to put itself in the superior position. I've never heard of a company offering any such thing, at least not as a standard part of a layoff offered to all affected employees.