New York Questions and Answers about Severance pay

Is offer from company considered "comparable employment"
I relocated from CA to take on a senior level position. They offered a lump sum for relocation that has to be paid back if I leave company in 2 years. My senior level position was recently eliminated ...
1 answer  |  asked May 31, 2013 8:28 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

I know severance pay isn't mandatory, but.........
After 25 years of service, I am being terminated due to lack of business/income. Although originally told the company was closing, that has changed and the company will continue with only the owners a...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 25, 2012 12:57 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Can my former employer refuse to pay my severance until I leave the state?
I worked on a large estate and was paid a salary. A residence was also provided. When I was terminated I was offered one month's pay as severance. The employer required that I sign a letter stating th...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 21, 2010 12:46 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Serverance - calculation of eligible weeks
I have recently been given a severance deal, the company is stating I am only qualified for 12 weeks of seperation due to my rehire in 2002. In June I celebrated my 25th year. They are claiming when I...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 21, 2009 12:02 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

severance/bankruptcy
I was laid off after 39 years, and was to receive a severance package for 20 weeks. After 6 weeks of receiving severance, I was called back 'temporarily' for up to six months and I'm still working aft...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 30, 2009 09:29 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Severance trick
I understand a severance package may be non negotiable. Is it necessary to outline this term in the language of the package? Is it proper to offer wages owed to me as a part of a package? It is an amo...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 7, 2008 12:24 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Severance pay discrimination
My company was purchased and is closing it's office in NYC and moving everyone to Chicago. I understand that VP's like myself will not receive severance if they are offered a position in Chicago and d...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 12, 2007 8:42 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

severance package rights in case of quitting
I have been working for the same company for ten years as a manager and would like to quit. Do I have the right for a severance package if I quit or do I get it only if I get fired?
1 answer  |  asked Aug 22, 2006 09:45 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York