Thousands of people have uploaded their severance agreements. Upload yours — we'll translate the legalese and show you how your terms compare to people in similar roles.
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9
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Sample comparison
| Cohort | Weeks / year | Non-compete | COBRA subsidy | vs. peer avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your agreement | 1.5 wks | 12 months | 3 months | Below median |
| Peer median | 2 wks | 6 months | 6 months | Median |
| 75th percentile | 3 wks | 0 months | 12 months | Top 25% |
| 25th percentile | 1 wks | 12 months | 0 months | Bottom 25% |
⚿ No company names. No employer identifiers. Comparisons shown only when peer group ≥ 5.
What gets analyzed
We scan your agreement for each of these, explain what they mean, and flag anything unusual for your cohort.
Severance pay formula
Weeks per year, lump sum equivalents, caps, and bonus treatment.
"1.5 weeks per year of service, capped at 26 weeks"
Non-compete / non-solicit
Duration, scope, and whether it holds up in your state.
"12-month non-compete — limited enforceability in Texas"
ADEA waiver & review window
Age discrimination release and whether your timeline meets the federal minimum.
"10-day review period — below the 21-day minimum"
Non-disparagement
Mutual vs. one-sided, and whether it covers social media or anonymous speech.
"Covers social media and anonymous posts — broader than average"
Equity / RSU treatment
Unvested shares, clawbacks, and post-termination exercise windows.
"Unvested RSUs forfeited at separation"
Benefits continuation
COBRA subsidy duration and cash-in-lieu arrangements.
"$2,257 cash payment in lieu of COBRA subsidy"
Clawback provisions
Conditions under which the company can demand severance back.
"Company may recover all payments if cause is found — no time limit"
Cooperation clause
Post-employment obligations to assist with litigation — often unpaid, often indefinite.
"Must be available for future litigation — no expiry, uncompensated"
Jury trial waiver
Whether you've signed away the right to a jury if a dispute arises.
"Both parties waive right to jury trial"
From the community
"I had no idea my non-compete was unusually long until I saw the comparison. Ended up negotiating it down from 12 months to 6."
Sr. Manager · Consumer Goods · Ohio · 9 years
"I was so relieved to see that my COBRA situation was actually better than average. It helped me stop second-guessing everything."
Director of Engineering · Washington · 5 years
"I just wanted to know if what I had was normal. Turns out my severance formula was below median. I didn't push back but at least I knew."
Product Manager · Texas · 6 years
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