Pennsylvania Questions and Answers about Severance pay
shouldn't I receive a severance pay
Co. moved to another state , gave help and sev pkgs to all employees losing jobs. I was given a paper-my job was not affected. laid off, rtnd to work to do a different job, less work & OT. Made consid...
1 answer | asked Jan 30, 2013 2:13 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
can I still sue, if I signed a serverance agreement
I signed a severance agreement 4 weeks ago; I worked for the company for 30 years. They said it was head count, but I know the HR lady really disliked me. My severance was for 6 months, and to carry m...
2 answers | asked Dec 3, 2012 4:34 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Am I entitled to severence?
I work for a company who was just recently bought out by a larger company. We have been having layoffs due to the merger. The department that I work in, is outsouced, so if I keep my job, I will be on...
1 answer | asked Feb 28, 2012 08:41 AM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
How your severence pay is paid to you.
My question does the employer have the right to withhold your severence until they want to pay you. Do they have the right to make installments to you on your severence pay.
2 answers | asked Sep 21, 2011 3:04 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
What remedies should I consider re my former employer not paying contracted severance pay?
Our employer offered an early retirement incentive plan, which included severance pay offered on a sliding scale, based on years of employment. Agreements were signed, and the exit interview form spec...
2 answers | asked Mar 10, 2011 1:01 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Do We Have The Possibility Of A Case In Which To Negotiate/Sue For Severance Pay?
Hello- In advance, we'd like to thank the attorneys who take the time to read and answer this query. Our company has recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Our location was one of many announced as...
2 answers | asked Mar 9, 2011 10:10 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Severance Agreement all screwed up
Hello, I signed a severance agreement with a company. Departure date came a I departed. I have the following issues 1. Company missed payment dates in severance agreement 2. Company underpaid (no expe...
3 answers | asked Mar 3, 2011 08:28 AM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
UI taxes taken out of my severance. Can I file a new claim?
My severance package was paid by out over 6 months as a payroll check and had UI insurance taxes taken. My question is: Considering that my initial claim for UI benefits was based on prior work and si...
1 answer | asked Jan 20, 2011 07:32 AM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
If there are 8 employees that were asked to stay with the company until a given date,
is it legal to give only 7 of the employees a retention bonus. My company is scheduled to close on 4/15 and I was the only employee not offered a retention bonus. In my opinion, I should have received...
1 answer | asked Dec 12, 2010 7:52 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Temporary job - can it affect my possible severance pay?
I got laid-off in April '09 and was told I could be called back in the Fall. If I'm not called back I will be terminated on Jan 1 2010. I haven't been recalled and most likely won't be. Since then, I'...
1 answer | asked Oct 7, 2009 8:32 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania