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Key Takeaways

Understand exactly what claims you're releasing

Review non-compete and non-solicitation restrictions

Verify severance pay calculations and timing

Know your COBRA rights and benefit continuation

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Justee's severance agreement review tool analyzes termination packages for release of claims scope, non-compete enforceability, severance pay adequacy, and benefit continuation terms. The AI identifies risks including overly broad releases, unenforceable non-competes, inadequate severance amounts, and missing COBRA information. Justee provides suggested revisions and negotiation points based on employment law standards. Severance agreements are contracts offered when employment ends, typically exchanging severance pay and benefits for a release of legal claims. With mass layoffs common in 2024-2026, understanding your severance agreement is critical. Common issues include releases that waive important rights, non-competes that limit future employment, and severance that doesn't reflect your tenure and contributions.

How It Works

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AI Analysis

Our AI reviews your document for compliance issues

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Review Findings

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What We Check

Review release of claims scope

Analyze non-compete restrictions

Check severance pay calculations

Evaluate benefit continuation

Identify negotiation opportunities

Common Risks We Identify

Overly broad claim releases

Unenforceable non-competes

Inadequate severance pay

Missing COBRA information

Waiving unknown claims

Hypothetical Case Study by Justee

Justee recently analyzed their severance agreement offering 8 weeks pay for a senior marketing director laid off from a tech company in Austin, TX.

Issue Found: The agreement included a 2-year non-compete covering the entire digital marketing industry nationwide, far broader than her actual role and likely unenforceable but still chilling to future employers.

Justee Recommendation: We negotiated removal of the non-compete entirely (Texas is increasingly hostile to them) in exchange for a 6-month non-solicitation of direct reports only.

Overbroad Post-Employment Restrictions

Problematic Language

"For a period of 24 months following termination, Employee shall not work for any company that competes with any of Employer's business lines anywhere in the United States."

Recommended Language

"For a period of 12 months following termination, Employee shall not solicit any clients Employee personally serviced during the final 12 months of employment, or recruit any employees from Employee's former department."

Why it matters: Courts increasingly reject overbroad non-competes, but they can still deter employers from hiring you. Narrow restrictions to what's actually protectable.

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Partner, Corporate Transactions at Grayver Law Group

AI Review vs. Manual Review

FeatureJustee AI ReviewManual Review
Review Time2-5 minutes2-4 hours
CostFree trial available$150-500+
Legal CitationsAutomaticVaries by reviewer
Clause SuggestionsIncludedExtra fee
Availability24/7 instantBusiness hours
* Comparison data represents estimates based on industry research and internal testing for typical contract types. Review times, costs, and accuracy percentages vary by document complexity, length, jurisdiction, and specific legal requirements. See full disclaimer below.

Official Resources

DOL COBRA Information

Department of Labor COBRA guidance

EEOC Severance Guidance

EEOC guidance on severance waivers

DOL Severance Pay Guidance

Federal rules on severance arrangements

Important Legal Disclaimer

Not Legal Advice: The information and analysis provided by Justee AI is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. While we strive to provide accurate and helpful information, our AI-powered service is not a substitute for professional legal counsel.

No Attorney-Client Relationship: Use of Justee AI does not create an attorney-client relationship. Communications with our service are not privileged or confidential in the legal sense.

Consult a Professional: For specific legal matters, we strongly recommend consulting with a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction. Legal requirements vary by location and circumstances, and only a licensed attorney can provide advice tailored to your specific situation.

Performance Estimates (*): All statistics, metrics, and numerical claims on this page — including review times, cost comparisons, accuracy percentages, and database size — are estimates based on internal testing, industry research, and typical use cases. Actual results vary based on document type, complexity, length, jurisdiction, and other factors. Cost comparisons reference publicly available average attorney rates and are not guaranteed savings. "1M+ laws and regulations" refers to the breadth of Justee's reference database and does not imply that every provision is checked against every law for every document.

By using our service, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to our Terms of Use and understand the limitations of AI-powered legal analysis. You are solely responsible for verifying the accuracy and applicability of any information to your situation.

Severance Agreement Review FAQ

Review it carefully first. Severance agreements are negotiable. Understanding what you're giving up helps you decide if the package is adequate.

Most severance agreements release all employment-related claims including discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. Justee identifies the scope.

Yes. Common negotiation points include severance amount, non-compete scope, benefit duration, and reference language. Justee identifies leverage points.

Employees over 40 must receive 21 days to consider (45 days for group layoffs) plus 7 days to revoke. Justee verifies ADEA compliance.

Enforceability varies by state. California generally prohibits them. Other states require reasonable scope. Justee analyzes enforceability.

Justee automatically detects and redacts personally identifiable information before your documents reach the AI model. Protected types include:

Personal data:
  • Names, email addresses, and phone numbers
  • Social Security numbers and tax identifiers (ITIN)
  • Physical addresses and dates of birth
  • Credit card and bank account numbers
  • Driver's license and passport numbers
  • Medical provider identifiers (NPI) and case numbers
Corporate and business data:
  • Company and organization names
  • Business addresses and geographic locations
  • SWIFT/BIC codes, IBAN numbers, and bank routing numbers
  • Business license numbers and attorney bar IDs
  • Corporate tax identifiers (EIN)
Our system achieves 100% detection of standard PII types and approximately 97% overall coverage. Certain rare identifiers — such as cryptocurrency wallet addresses and MAC addresses — may not be detected automatically. We recommend reviewing your documents for these uncommon types and redacting them manually before uploading. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for details and limitations.

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Last updated: May 13, 2026

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