Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

I was offered a severance package in a job elimination. I choose the package. My HR director and one administartor made the offer. When I chose the package over continued work with horrible hours I was told I didn't qualify for the package it was offered never dreaming I would take it. What can I do.


Asked on 3/12/10, 7:57 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Labovitz Labovitz Law Firm, P.A.

Severance packages are optional and at the discretion of the company. An employer is not required to offer severance. I suppose you could quit (and possibly qualify for unemployment if your hours have changed substantially) or remain employed there and work the hours requested.

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Answered on 3/17/10, 4:58 pm


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