A separation agreement was signed by me and the name on the document is my nickname and not my legal name. Do I have grounds to go for more severance?

I am sorry to hear about your termination. Situations like this can be extremely stressful, and it is not uncommon for employees to have concerns and questions about the documents they signed after the fact.

The fact that the separation agreement does not have your legal name is not enough by itself to set it aside, and allow you to go for more severance. There is no question that you signed it. This is why it is very important that you have a lawyer review any documents before you sign them.

However, there is a possibility that you may be able to go for more severance on a different basis. For example, a separation agreement for only your minimum statutory entitlements is likely invalid due to a lack of value in exchange for it being signed, as you were already unconditionally entitled to those amounts.

If this is something that you are concerned about, we can help you with this. Contact us, and a member of our intake team will reach out to guide you through the next steps.