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Severance agreement

A provision in a contract or employment agreement that provides separation benefits when you terminate employment. These benefits may be triggered by the type of termination, such as termination without cause or termination because of a change in control. Depending on how it is structured, the severance payment may need to follow the strict rules of Section 409A, as explained in an FAQ on this website.