Thread regarding Paramount Global layoffs

Don't bother, it will cause you more stress, I went through the same when I was laid off, consulted many lawyers, I seriously doubt you will get more out of them.

Some good advice in this thread - it's good to hear from people who already consulted a lawyer. It looks like there is a consensus that there would be no value in pursuing a legal path. Good luck @OP...

Don’t waste your money. It’s pointless. Better to sign and to move on. The $700-$1200 you would spend on a lawyer is better spent on yourself and what you need over the next few weeks/months.

Lawyer ain’t gon do sh-t

Can someone pls provide a summary of this thread and everything we’ve learned, citing every anonymous user’s assigned user id? Seriously, how many more responses do we need to give for it to sink in?

I consulted a lawyer ($700) there aren’t many options since as was stated earlier they aren’t required to offer anything. If you got 2 weeks for every year then thats as good as it gets. Best wishes to you. The market is tough but give yourself a little time to recover from the toxicity before jumping back in.

The other comments are correct. Went through it last year. Tried to negotiate, etc. They would not budge. Unfortunately you won't win because it's pretty much impossible to prove you were laid off for any reason other than mass layoffs. So sorry you were part of this. I would sign the papers & check it off your to-do list and keep moving towards finding something new. hugs and know you aren't alone

No need for a lawyer you will never win. Sorry.

Sign it, get paid every 2 weeks and move on free and clear. The job hunt is not easy for anyone. Good luck.

Don't sign anything ever, they will give the same package they were going to. What your signing is a non disclosure agreement not to sue the company - so getting a lawyer after you sign is useless

@OP waiting won't make it go up or down but it can allow time to ingest and feel like you did not sign under duress. If they have the correct details of where your current office is located and your time with the company, the offer is final. If they have incorrect information, you can have them fix and make a new offer.
If you sign and want to change your mind, you may need a lawyer. Otherwise i do not think it would be worth the cost.

2 weeks per year is a fair deal. Legally, they don't have to offer you anything. I spoke with a lawyer back in Sept when the buyout option presented itself. If you try to fight it, they can drag out court dates and paperwork for 1-2 years, and in the meantime you won't get anything. I also helpful to run the contract through ChatGPT and ask for more detail in layman's terms. Hope this helps!