Here’s something most people don’t realize: banks settle 98–99% of wrongful termination lawsuits before they ever reach trial. That’s right, only 1–2% make it to court. Why? Because they know what’s at stake, it's cheaper for them to settle than actually go to trial.
So if you’ve been let go and you belong to a class protected by EEO laws; you owe it to yourself to talk to an employment attorney. Many offer free consultations, and that one meeting could completely change your outcome.
If Truist offers you severance, do not sign anything yet. Severance agreements are written to protect the company not you. Once you sign, you forfeit your right to sue.
Instead, speak with an attorney first. You can file a discrimination charge with the EEOC, get a “Right to Sue” letter, and bring your case to federal court. You and your attorney will file a lawsuit with the federal court in the federal district you reside in.
Here’s the part they don’t want you to know: settlement amounts are significantly higher than whatever severance you’re being offered, in the tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.
You only get one shot at this. Make it count. Stand up for your rights, and don’t walk away without what you’re truly owed!