Severance offer checker
Put in the basics of the offer in front of you. You’ll see the deadlines that generally apply, the clauses worth reading twice, and questions to take back before you sign.
This is general information, not legal advice — and a short consult with an employment attorney before signing is common.
What this checks
A severance agreement is a contract, and most of what matters sits in a few places: how long you have to decide, what you give up in exchange for the pay, and what the agreement leaves out. This checker walks through those using only what you tell it.
It doesn’t judge whether an offer is good — that depends on things a form can’t see. It doesn’t save what you enter or put it in the page address, so you can try different numbers freely.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to sign a severance agreement?
It depends on your age and the agreement. If you’re 40 or older and the agreement releases age-discrimination claims, federal law generally gives you at least 21 days to consider it (45 in a group layoff) and 7 days to change your mind after signing; the federal rule generally covers employers with 20 or more employees. Otherwise, the deadline is generally whatever the agreement says, and asking for more time is common.
Is a severance offer negotiable?
Often, yes. Many people ask questions or request changes in writing — more weeks of pay, help with health coverage, agreed reference wording, or a narrower non-compete. The employer can say no, so it’s worth confirming the original offer stays open while you ask.
Does this checker save or send what I enter?
No. The review is worked out in your browser and isn’t saved or added to the page address. We only count that a review ran and how many clauses were checked — nothing you type leaves your browser.