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Ooma03

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recently terminated after 24+ years from a large international company headquarted in TEXAS--female, over 40, not necessarily wanting to sue, but rather negotiate a more competative severance package in line with other seperated employees, especially males. should I attempt this on my own? or who can best assist me?
 


JETX

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My first question is, "Since Texas is a 'work at will' state and you don't even make an allegation of discrimination, what makes you believe that you have ANY rights of negotiation?"
 
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kenyoon

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Assuming that you are a high paid executive within the company, then you should consult an attorney who specializes in negotiating severance packages. It may be very difficult to get such an attorney to assist you. Mostly because it is hard to find such attorneys. Try your local bar, or maybe a professional recruiter/headhunter you know (that's just a guess).

If my assumption is incorrect, then contact an attorney who specializes in wrongful termination to get some advice. Ask around, you should be able to get some free advice to do it yourself. Try your local bar assocation or a (non personal injury) referral agency.


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Tgordon6923

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I would negotiate on your own, by saying "I feel like I deserve more and would hate to have to bring in a 3rd party to resolve this matter". Remember that at this point - you have nothing to lose.

They will get the picture.
 

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