Don't sign your severance agreement until you've read this. Don't Sign Yet: How to Negotiate Your Severance is a practical, downloadable guide written by an employment attorney who has negotiated hundreds of severance packages. Learn exactly what to ask in your termination meeting, what to do in the first 72 hours after being laid off, and how to negotiate for more severance pay, extended health coverage (COBRA), equity, a neutral reference, and the release of a non-compete. You'll also get a printable priority worksheet, a plain-English breakdown of common employment-law claims, a guide to severance traps like non-competes and non-disparagement clauses, and three ready-to-send counter-offer letter templates. Whether you've just been terminated or see a layoff coming, this guide helps you understand your severance offer and negotiate with confidence. Educational resource, not legal advice.