FAQS - KANSAS CITY, KS EMPLOYMENT SEVERANCE CHECK
You can be terminated without being offered any compensation, unless there is a contract/employer's policy says something different. Severance is different than a final paycheck for wages earned or owed benefits. If you are offered a severance check, or a final check, you may have to sign an agreement. Here are some quick answers to frequently asked questions regarding severance checks:
1. Can your employer fire me for any reason in Kansas? The short answer is yes. However, there are exceptions to the "at will" Kansas employment policy.
2. Should you sign a severance agreement? Probably not without an attorney reviewing it first.
3. What are some other forms of discrimination? In brief, you cannot be fired because of your race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age (40 years old+), or disability. If you were, it is highly likely that you have cause of action for wrongful termination.
4. What is employer retaliation in Kansas? If you whistle blew (made a lawful complaint for illegal activity), were harassed, or would not go along with/commit an illegal act, and then were terminated, you likely have a case of retaliation.
5. Your employer is offering severance in lieu of termination or as early retirement. Should you take it? Maybe. It is likely you have received a low-ball offer and will waive a number of legal rights (Kansas and Federal) if you sign any agreements and/or cash the check. You are best served by speaking to a Kansas City, Kansas employment law attorney first.
6. How much is your case worth? That depends on a number of economic and non-economic factors. Some cases are worth hundreds while others are worth millions.
You have been offered a severance. Now what? Call a Kansas employment law attorney right away. These cases are complex and time sensitive. Attorney T. Morton offers free consultation and makes you top priority - (913) 602-7288.
1. Can your employer fire me for any reason in Kansas? The short answer is yes. However, there are exceptions to the "at will" Kansas employment policy.
2. Should you sign a severance agreement? Probably not without an attorney reviewing it first.
3. What are some other forms of discrimination? In brief, you cannot be fired because of your race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age (40 years old+), or disability. If you were, it is highly likely that you have cause of action for wrongful termination.
4. What is employer retaliation in Kansas? If you whistle blew (made a lawful complaint for illegal activity), were harassed, or would not go along with/commit an illegal act, and then were terminated, you likely have a case of retaliation.
5. Your employer is offering severance in lieu of termination or as early retirement. Should you take it? Maybe. It is likely you have received a low-ball offer and will waive a number of legal rights (Kansas and Federal) if you sign any agreements and/or cash the check. You are best served by speaking to a Kansas City, Kansas employment law attorney first.
6. How much is your case worth? That depends on a number of economic and non-economic factors. Some cases are worth hundreds while others are worth millions.
You have been offered a severance. Now what? Call a Kansas employment law attorney right away. These cases are complex and time sensitive. Attorney T. Morton offers free consultation and makes you top priority - (913) 602-7288.
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Phone: 913.602.7288
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Overland Park, KS 66210 (by appointment only)
Phone: 913.602.7288
Fax: 913.624.3311
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