Are no layoff clauses common when negotiating an offer letter?

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No but negotiate a good severance before accepting. Protect yourself because this industry won't.

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Especially in the EU! Know your rights and protect yourself - don’t let them get away with it easy

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Some people have them

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You mean like…they can’t lay you off? I mean, I don’t know how that would even work. Your client leaves, and the agency keeps paying you despite the huge income loss?

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Yeah that’s not really a thing, at least not in the U.S. Some companies will negotiate a severance package at the time of offer, but that’s only typical for exec-level hires.

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No, but depending on level and ask I have seen penalties if it is before a certain date. Eg, new creative lead asked to build out a team/vision. Negotiated 18 months. If layoff within 18 it was very expensive. After, regular severance.

You can negotiate a severance deal upfront, but some holding companies have stopped allowing that.

Like a no-trade clause in sports? This is brilliant! (And also completely impossible to enforce)

Not that I am aware of.

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