Severance Package Lawyer Houston
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When Your Severance Package Feels Unfair
At Egbuonu Law, we know leaving a job shouldn’t leave you exposed. Severance offers can be unfair or restrictive, and we step in to protect your finances and ensure your rights are respected.
We Fight for a Fair Severance
Every severance case starts with your story — whether you’re leaving voluntarily, being laid off, or facing termination. A severance lawyer at Egbuonu Law ensures the agreement you sign truly reflects your work, contributions, and entitlements.
We Spot Unfair or Hidden Terms
Unreasonable non-compete clauses, vague release language, or missing benefits — we review every line to uncover what could hurt you later and negotiate the best possible outcome.
We Simplify Complex Agreements
Severance agreements can be full of legal jargon and fine print. We explain your rights, options, and the potential impact of each clause so you can make informed decisions.
We Pursue Full Recovery
From back pay and accrued benefits to negotiating enhanced severance terms, we fight for every dollar and safeguard your future — because no one should walk away from a job without what they’ve earned.
Justice doesn’t wait — and neither do we.
Every case at Egbuonu Law starts with one mindset — we’re ready for trial. That preparation gives us leverage long before we ever step into a courtroom.
Clients trust us because we keep them informed, not guessing. They know their lawyer is in the fight with them, not behind a desk.
And when it’s time to act, we go on offense — pushing harder, arguing sharper, and refusing to back down. That’s how we’ve secured dismissals, acquittals, and life-changing settlements across Houston.
Types of Severance Package Cases We Handle
Severance agreements protect both sides when employment ends, but disputes occur when employers withhold pay or benefits. Egbuonu Law helps Houston employees enforce rights, negotiate fair terms, and prevent retaliation.
Reviewing Severance Agreements
We examine severance packages to ensure they accurately reflect promised compensation, benefits, and post-employment obligations. Under Texas Business & Commerce Code §26.01, employees have the right to enforce written agreements, including severance terms.
Negotiating Better Terms
If your severance offer is unfair or below what you are entitled to, we negotiate with your employer to maximize your payout, benefits continuation, or other contractual protections. This falls under Texas Labor Code §61.014 (ensuring earned wages and benefits are honored) and general contract enforcement principles.
Enforcing Written Severance Agreements
When an employer fails to honor a signed severance agreement, we pursue legal action to recover owed compensation, including wages, bonuses, and benefits. This is protected under Texas Business & Commerce Code §26.01(a)(7) for contracts that cannot be performed within one year.
Executive and Professional Severance Disputes
Executives and professionals often have complex agreements involving bonuses, stock options, or equity grants. Disputes over these agreements are actionable under Texas Business & Commerce Code §26.01 and related contract law provisions.
Severance & Wrongful Termination Claims
If you were terminated in violation of your employment contract or for retaliatory reasons, we combine severance and wrongful termination claims. This is enforceable under Texas Labor Code §21.055, which prohibits employer retaliation against employees asserting contractual rights.
Retaliation Related to Severance Negotiations
Employers cannot punish employees for asserting severance rights. Retaliation such as demotion, denial of benefits, or other adverse actions is prohibited under Texas Labor Code §21.055, and we aggressively protect employees from such conduct.
What Is a Severance Package?
A severance package provides benefits when employment ends, often including pay, continued benefits, or terms like non-compete clauses. In Houston, these agreements are governed by Texas Business & Commerce Code §26.01 (written contracts) and Texas Labor Code §61.014 (earned wage payments). Employers must honor signed severance terms; refusal, delay, or retaliation violates Texas law. Designed to ensure financial stability during transition, severance packages protect both parties. A Houston severance lawyer employs review, negotiation, and enforcement of fair agreements for full and lawful compensation.
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How Much Is a Severance Package?
The value of a severance package varies depending on factors like your length of employment, position, company policy, and the terms negotiated in your employment contract. Typical components may include:
Often, one or two weeks of pay for each year worked, enforceable under Texas Labor Code §61.014 (Payday Law) if promised in writing.
Compensation for accrued vacation or sick leave, protected under Texas Business & Commerce Code §1.201(b)(12).
Sometimes offered for a limited period under COBRA or company policy.
If stipulated in your contract or severance agreement, it is protected under Texas Business & Commerce Code §26.01.
Such as outplacement services, stock options, or extended benefits, enforceable under Texas Business & Commerce Code §26.01(a)(7) for contracts that cannot be performed within one year.
How Do I Negotiate or Claim a Severance Package?
Severance packages define post-employment pay, benefits, and duties. In Houston, disputes occur when employers break these terms. Protect your rights under Texas Business & Commerce Code §26.01 and Texas Labor Code §61.014 by following these steps:
Review your employment agreement
Understand all terms related to compensation, benefits, and post-employment obligations. Ensure the offer reflects what was promised.
Consult an employment lawyer
A severance package attorney in Houston can identify unfair terms, potential breaches, and your legal options under Texas contract law.
Submit a negotiation request
If the initial offer is insufficient, formally request modifications to your severance agreement, including pay, benefits continuation, or other contractual protections.
Document communications
Keep a clear record of emails, letters, or agreements to support enforcement if disputes arise.
Enforce the agreement if breached
If your employer refuses to honor the terms, legal action can be taken under Texas Business & Commerce Code §26.01(a)(7) to recover owed compensation, bonuses, or benefits.
Protect against retaliation
Employers cannot penalize you for asserting severance rights. Any demotion, denial of benefits, or other adverse actions are prohibited under Texas Labor Code §21.055.
Do You Get a Severance Package if You Get Fired?
In Houston, being fired does not automatically entitle you to a severance package. You only receive severance if it is guaranteed by your employment contract, company policy, or a negotiated agreement. Executives or employees with detailed contracts often have clauses providing severance if terminated without cause. In some layoffs or reductions in force, employers may offer severance voluntarily to maintain goodwill or reduce legal risk. Even if not guaranteed, employees may sometimes negotiate a severance package at the time of termination. Essentially, severance is not a legal requirement in Houston—it depends entirely on the terms of your contract or agreement with your employer.
In Which Situations Can You Claim a Severance Package?
Employment contracts in Texas create enforceable obligations for both employers and employees. When an employer fails to honor these agreements, employees have the right to pursue legal remedies under Texas Business & Commerce Code §26.01 and related statutes. You may have a breach of contract claim in situations such as:
When an employee and employer agree on terms for leaving voluntarily, a severance package may be provided to secure benefits or extended pay.
When an employer fails to pay promised salary, overtime, or bonuses, it may violate the Texas Payday Law and general contract principles.
Employees terminated without cause may be entitled to compensation, benefits continuation, or other contractual payments outlined in severance agreements.
Executives and professionals with detailed employment contracts may have severance clauses specifying payouts, equity, or bonuses upon termination (Texas Business & Commerce Code §26.01(a)(7)).
If an employer attempts to avoid severance in retaliation for asserting rights, negotiating terms, or enforcing a contract, these claims are protected under Texas Labor Code §21.055.
When an employer fails to honor signed severance terms, employees can enforce the agreement and recover lost compensation, benefits, or other agreed-upon entitlements (Texas Business & Commerce Code §26.01).
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Ready to Protect Your Right to a Severance Package?
You’ve earned the right to fair compensation and benefits when leaving your job. If your employer denied, delayed, or failed to honor a severance agreement, our severance package lawyer in Houston is ready to fight for your rights. Contact us today for a free consultation and take the first step toward securing the severance you are entitled to.
Do You Have a Case?