So, you’ve been offered Severance-Pay and Release of Claims Agreement…

It’s every employee’s worst nightmare: The call from human resources, the sit-down with the boss and that HR rep from corporate, and the scripted declaration of “It’s not you, it’s the economy.” And although any employee would like to avoid getting laid off, it’s rarely something you can control. But what you can control is…

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I HAVE BEEN OFFERED A SEVERANCE PACKAGE. NOW WHAT DO I DO?

First, what is a severance package? Severance packages are pay and benefits an employee is offered when they leave employment with a company. A severance package may include compensation or payments based on years of service, payment for unused vacation time or sick leave, insurance benefits, bonus payments, or stock options. There also may be…

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Get What You’re Worth in Executive Compensation Negotiations

This article describes items which may be unknown to executives during employment offer negotiations, such as Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs), Private Company Equity packages, Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans (SERPs). Go to the article: Read Full Article

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As Nation is Flooded by Layoffs — A Tsunami of Severance Packages Hits Career Protection®

We hate to say “we told you so,” but Career Protection’s Annual 2008 Layoffs Forecast was correct in its prediction of massive layoffs for this year. Over 1,375 corporate executives nationwide completed the confidential annual survey regarding reduction-in-force plans conducted by the employment law and human resources experts of CareerProtection®.com. Los Angeles (PRWEB) November 19,…

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Annual Layoffs Forecast: 2008 Executive Survey Finds Severe Job Cuts to be Made This Year

Career Protection’s® Annual Layoffs Forecast predicts a 37% increase in companies planning layoffs and reductions in workforce this year. New York, NY January 28, 2008 — Career Protection’s Annual 2008 Layoffs Forecast paints an ugly picture of cuts in jobs for this upcoming year. Over 1,375 corporate executives nationwide completed the confidential annual survey regarding…

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Citigroup to Cut 17,000, Employees Seek Counsel from Career Protection

Citigroup’s announcement that it will lay off thousands has flooded Career Protection’s® offices with thousands of phone calls and website inquiries from employees seeking counsel and negotiation advice about severance pay packages. Career Protection® has helped hundreds of professionals who have been laid off, outsourced, or terminated obtain substantial severance packages. Los Angeles, CA ,…

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Donald Trump Says ‘You’re Fired’ and Now Former Trump Executive Vice President Needs Severance Package Negotiations Expert

Career Protection will provide free consultation and expert severance pay negotiations advice for ‘Apprentice’ co-star and longtime employee of the Trump Organization. New York, NY (PRWEB) September 5, 2006 — Carolyn Kepcher, who sat beside Donald Trump during many employment terminations on the ‘Apprentice”, had the boardroom table turned on her and has been let…

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Career Protection® Passes Milestone with its 2,000,000 Inquiry from Employees Seeking Negotiation Advice About Employment and Severance Agreements

Career Protection® has helped hundreds of executives and professionals who have been laid off, outsourced, or terminated obtain substantial severance pay packages. New York, NY (PRWEB) March 8, 2006 — Career Protection, a leading national provider of employment negotiations advice, announced today that it has received over 2,000,000 inquiries from employees worldwide seeking advice regarding…

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