Separation Pay after Laid off

[siddhud]

I got laid off last week and the Separation and Release agreement says upon signing this agreement, the employee will get 8 weeks separation pay at current rate of pay. When I asked my HR, they are not responding to this. Am I legally entitled to get this per this agreement? Should I need to take legal assistance so that I get paid?

 

[cbg]

Since we have not read your agreement, we do not know if it is legally binding. You will need to show it to an attorney in your state.

 

[siddhud]

Thanks CBG for your reply. Now, the HR says it was a typo in the release agreement. They say separation pay should have said 2 weeks instead of 8 weeks. Is this legal now to say it is a typo? Should I seek legal help?

 

[cbg]

There is no law prohibiting them from claiming it was a typo, and maybe it actually was. My answer above stands. ONLY an attorney in your state who has read the agreement can say if it is legally binding and/or enforceable. There are limits to what message boards can do and this is beyond them.