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Severance check · 2 minutes

Laid off? Don't sign anything yet.

Your severance offer is an opening bid, not a final number. See if it's low, what you can push for, and which deadlines can quietly cost you thousands.

  • Benchmark your offer against what's typical for your time there
  • Spot red flags: layoff notice rules, stock deadlines, unpaid vacation
  • Get a counter-offer email you can send today

Severance offer check

Free
Are you 40 or older?
Company size
Group layoff?
Stock options / RSUs?
Unused vacation days?
440K+

U.S. job cuts announced in the first half of 2026. You're not alone, and you're not powerless.

Reported by ERE, 2026
10–25%

is the wiggle room employers often build into severance budgets. They expect you to ask.

Severance negotiation guides, 2026
21 days

is the minimum time federal law generally gives workers 40+ to review a severance deal. 45 in a group layoff.

Older Workers Benefit Protection Act

HR has a lawyer. Now you have CounterHR.

Severance agreements are written to protect the company. We read yours from your side.

1

Tell us about your offer

A few details now, then share the agreement securely. No login, no lawyer fees.

2

We read every clause

Release of claims, non-disparagement, clawbacks, non-competes, signing deadlines and what's missing that you're entitled to ask for.

3

You get your counter

What to ask for in priority order, the deadlines that matter, and a ready-to-send email to HR in your own voice.

Questions

Is this legal advice?

No. CounterHR is not a law firm. We help you understand your agreement and prepare a negotiation. If something looks serious, like discrimination or retaliation, we'll tell you it's time to talk to an employment lawyer.

Won't negotiating get my offer pulled?

A polite, specific counter is normal and expected. Companies rarely withdraw an offer for asking. Your report shows how to ask without burning bridges.

I already signed. Is it too late?

Maybe not. If you're 40+, you may still be inside the 7-day window to revoke. Either way, you may still be owed vacation pay or unemployment benefits. Tell us and we'll check.

Will my company know I used this?

No. We never contact your employer. The email to HR comes from you, in your words.

Why is it free?

We're in beta and want honest feedback. The first 100 reviews are free. After that it'll be $69.