D. Scott Crook, the Utah Employment Lawyer, shows what NOT to do in a severance negotiation letter and discusses why everyone should counsel with a severance lawyer before taking any action on an offered severance package.

0:00 - Intro and Disclaimer

1:02 - Introducing the bad severance negotiation letter

6:28 - First paragraph

8:28 - Bringing up old accomplishments

9:53 - Don't bring up performing "extra" duties

12:34 - Don't try to justify your actions based on the actions of others

16:08 - Don't admit to sharing confidential information

20:35 - Why do people think it's a good idea to justify their actions in their severance negotiation letter?

26:12 - A severance lawyer should review your severance package

28:10 - Can an employer revoke a severance agreement?

35:19 - A severance lawyer can potentially help you get much more from your severance than you realize.