Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

employment contract

I was offered another job when I suspected my job was at stake when my company merged. I then looked for other employment and was offered another job. They (cuurent employer) offered me a contract bascially offering me 6-months severance if my employment is terminated for any reason other than ''cause'' or resignation-to stay.

My company has now decided to relocate 2200 miles away and has offered me to relocate and cover expenses.

My question is, ''If I decide to decline this offer, are they required still to pay my severance pay?.'' I am not sure if it would be considered that ''they'' (the company) is terminating my employment, or if I am quitting??? Please advise. I had bascially touched on the main points of the contract. ''Cause'' is defined by them as getting arrrested, drug use, theft, etc...

Thank you


Asked on 4/02/08, 8:29 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: employment contract

My gut reaction is that you would be quiting and would not be entitled to the severance pay -- particularly since they have offerred to pay to relocate you.

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Answered on 4/02/08, 10:36 am


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