Dealing w/ Draconian Severance Contracts (Score 1)

Went through that myself with a large company, last year, although in the US. Ask yourself, do you really have any reason to sue? I got my notice immediately on returning from disability. Kind of bad taste on the employers part. I took the paper to a lawyer specializing in labor and he negotiated a sweeter severance package. One other thing, although you may sign that you will not file suit, the company cannot force you to surrender rights given to you by nation, province and locality (again, based on US laws). A contract to violate law is not valid. But.... if the severance is OK and there's really nothing to sue for... let it go, take the money and move on. I worked for my company for a number of years, with lots of blood, sweat and tears invested; in the end, I took the sweetened package and walked away with my pride, self-esteem, sanity and family-life intact. To me, that was the real decision. Hope this was helpful.