Improve Severance Offer Tips

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In New York, severance pay is not regulated by specific laws, but it can be negotiated. To improve your severance offer, review your employment contract, consider consulting with an employment lawyer, and examine company policies or precedents on severance. A draft letter can be used to formally request an increase in your severance package, such as a 20% improvement, resulting in additional paid leave.

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Thanks for sharing the details. In New York, there are no specific laws regulating severance pay, but it can be negotiated. Here are some general tips:
- Review your employment contract.
- Consider consulting with an employment lawyer to negotiate better terms.
- Look into any company policies or precedents on severance.
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please draft severance letter
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Sure, here's a draft for a severance letter to improve the severance offer:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Today’s Date]
[Employer's Name]
[Employer’s Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Dear [Employer's Name],
I am writing to formally request an improvement of my severance package, as currently outlined. I have greatly valued my time at [Company Name] and have made significant contributions to our collective success. In acknowledgment of this and to aid in my transition, I respectfully request to increase the severance offer to include an additional *%, resulting in a total of * weeks of paid leave.
Thank you for considering this request. I look forward to a mutually beneficial resolution.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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