Why is my severance agreement eleven pages? What do all these clauses mean? I thought I was entitled to this money, why are they making me sign this giant document? The vast majority of employees sign countless documents both on the way in and on the way out of a job. Often, they sign them because they feel they have to. Severance agreements almost always include powerful clauses that affect your legal rights in impactful ways. Saban Legal Services diagnoses your situation, helps you understand what you are signing, and assists you in getting fair value on your way out. Its important to understand what your employer is getting out of a severance document and its even more important to make sure they pay for it. Always remember, The first offer is rarely the last offer.