Should I accept an agreement from a company who terminated my job
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Should I accept an agreement from a company who terminated my job
I was terminated from my job with
no reason. They want me to sign an
agreement to accept 2 weeks
severance pay and agreement states
I will not file or process a claim
with PA Dept. Of Labor. Does this
mean if by signing agreement I
can’t file claim for unemployment
Asked on January 16, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Such an agreement will be enforceable; if you take the money you will be bound by the its terms. The begs the question, why would you sign it in the first place? Unless you find aanother job almost immediately, you will be better off taking unemployment which will last more than 2 weeks.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Yes, if you accept the agreement and take the money, you will be prohibited from filing for unemployment--you will have voluntarily waived or given up your right. Since the unemployment you'd be eligible for will amost certainly (unless you find a new job right away) exceed two weeks pay, there is no reason to take this agreement.
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