Severance Package Review & Negotiation Lawyer Vancouver
Before you Accept your Severance, Make Sure it’s Fair
Being laid off often comes with pressure to sign quickly, without knowing what you are actually owed. PortaLaw helps employees across British Columbia review severance packages, understand their rights, and negotiate better outcomes.
$400 + tax. Employees only. Provincially and federally regulated workplaces.
Not Sure If Your Severance Package Is Fair
One of the most common questions employees ask is: how much severance am I entitled to
Employers often present an offer that meets minimum requirements under the Employment Standards Act. In many cases, employees are entitled to more under common law reasonable notice. Some topics a severance review supports:
Start with a clear review
Your role and level
of responsibility
Length of employment
Age and career
stage
Availability of
similar employment
Terms in your employment
contract
Severance Negotiation
You do not have to accept the first offer. Severance offers are often negotiable. Many employees do not realize they have the ability to negotiate severance or improve the terms of their package.
Severance negotiation may include:
Increasing compensation or notice period
Extending benefits coverage
Adjusting bonus or commission payouts
Clarifying restrictive clauses or obligations
When to Speak to a Severance Pay Lawyer
It is important to seek advice before signing anything, as once a release is signed, your ability to pursue additional compensation is usually limited.
You may want to speak with a severance package lawyer if you were laid off without severance or offered only minimum pay, are unsure how much severance you are owed, want to negotiate your severance before accepting, have received a package and need a review, or are questioning whether your notice period is fair.
How PortaLaw Supports You
Clear Advice, Practical Strategy, Steady Guidance
Louis Claman works with employees across British Columbia to review severance offers, explain what you may be entitled to, assess whether your package is fair, and handle negotiations with your employer. The goal is to give you clarity and help you move forward with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This depends on factors such as your role, length of service, age, and employment contract. Many employees are entitled to more than the minimum offered.
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Yes. Many severance offers are negotiable. A review can help determine whether there is room to improve your compensation or terms.
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You may still be entitled to compensation or notice. A review of your situation can determine your rights and next steps.
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This depends on your individual circumstances and whether your offer reflects common law reasonable notice. A proper review is the best way to assess fairness.
Ready to Review Your Severance
Before you sign anything, take the time to understand what you are entitled to.
Book an initial consultation with Louis Claman to review your severance package, understand your rights, and decide on the next steps.
Initial consultation $400 + tax. Employees only. Provincially and federally regulated workplaces.