When a company decides to let someone go, they've usually had weeks to prepare. You get 24 hours.
Most people respond too fast, say the wrong thing, or accidentally accept terms they didn't mean to. Not because they're not smart — because they're caught off guard and don't know what HR is actually watching for.
I spent 20 years on the HR side of these conversations. This pack is built on what I know about how organizations handle severance — and what your response needs to do to protect your position.
What's inside:
// 10 copy-and-paste email templates — for every stage of a severance negotiation, including your initial response, requesting full details, making a counteroffer, following up when HR goes quiet, and asking for more time.
// Situational templates — for more complex scenarios: constructive dismissal, short service, medical leave context, for-cause concerns, and investigation limbo.
// Severance negotiation checklist — what to confirm before you respond, what to ask about pay, benefits, and your Record of Employment.
// HR-safe language guide — professional, neutral phrases that keep your tone controlled and your position protected.
Who this is for:
Someone in Canada who just received a severance offer and needs to respond professionally without accidentally accepting, weakening their position, or saying something they can't take back.
A note on legal advice:
This pack supports your communication. It is not a substitute for an employment lawyer, and if your situation is complex, consult one.
Digital download. Delivered immediately after purchase. Canadian context throughout.
When a company decides to let someone go, they've usually had weeks to prepare. You get 24 hours.
Most people respond too fast, say the wrong thing, or accidentally accept terms they didn't mean to. Not because they're not smart — because they're caught off guard and don't know what HR is actually watching for.
I spent 20 years on the HR side of these conversations. This pack is built on what I know about how organizations handle severance — and what your response needs to do to protect your position.
What's inside:
// 10 copy-and-paste email templates — for every stage of a severance negotiation, including your initial response, requesting full details, making a counteroffer, following up when HR goes quiet, and asking for more time.
// Situational templates — for more complex scenarios: constructive dismissal, short service, medical leave context, for-cause concerns, and investigation limbo.
// Severance negotiation checklist — what to confirm before you respond, what to ask about pay, benefits, and your Record of Employment.
// HR-safe language guide — professional, neutral phrases that keep your tone controlled and your position protected.
Who this is for:
Someone in Canada who just received a severance offer and needs to respond professionally without accidentally accepting, weakening their position, or saying something they can't take back.
A note on legal advice:
This pack supports your communication. It is not a substitute for an employment lawyer, and if your situation is complex, consult one.
Digital download. Delivered immediately after purchase. Canadian context throughout.
