There are two paths to improving your financial position after a job loss: optimizing your unemployment benefits and negotiating for additional severance. This video explains how both work, who qualifies for each, and why acting early matters.
Most employees do not realize that accepting severance can delay or reduce their unemployment benefits. Attorney Hessam Parzivand breaks down the default rules in Texas and explains how the right approach can put thousands of additional dollars in your pocket.
Severance agreements come with hard deadlines, typically 21 or 45 days. This video explains why time is leverage, how long it takes to prepare a negotiation letter, and why reaching out early keeps your options open.
If you raise concerns during the review period, can your employer pull the offer off the table? This video addresses one of the most common fears employees face and explains the legal protections that apply.
A severance agreement is a contract, and it is designed to protect the employer, not you. This video explains what the agreement is actually doing, why the company is offering it, and what that means for your position.
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Are You Entitled to Severance?
Many employees assume severance is guaranteed. In most cases, it is not. This video covers the difference between discretionary offers and the rare situations where severance is required by contract or company policy.
What Are You Giving Up When You Sign?
Signing a severance agreement means releasing legal claims you may not even know you have. This video walks through the broad releases, confidentiality clauses, and non-disparagement terms that most agreements include.
What Facts Could Strengthen Your Negotiation?
Not every termination leads to a severance negotiation, but certain facts create real legal leverage. This video covers common scenarios involving pregnancy, medical leave, protected complaints, and discrimination that have led to significantly better outcomes for clients.
Should You Negotiate Without a Lawyer?
Employees who negotiate on their own often undervalue their position or harden the employer's stance. This video explains why the first offer matters, the psychology behind employer negotiations, and when professional guidance makes the biggest difference.
Severance Negotiation in a Mass Layoff
Layoffs are a legitimate business decision, which can limit negotiation leverage. But individual circumstances, such as medical leave, pregnancy, or recent complaints, can still create room. This video explains when layoff situations are negotiable and when unemployment optimization is the stronger play.
The Process From Start to Finish
From the initial case evaluation to the demand letter, employer response, and final decision, this video walks through the full eight-step process of a severance negotiation and explains what to expect at each stage.
How Representation Works at Our Firm
The Parzivand Law Firm offers three services related to severance: unemployment optimization, full severance negotiation, and hourly consultation for special provisions. This video explains the fee structures, what each service includes, and how to determine which is right for your situation.