How to Handle Severance With a Clawback Clause

In this episode of The Layoff Podcast, Lucas and Luna tackle a quietly terrifying severance trap: the clawback clause. Using the real-world case of a former Meta executive who had to return $1.2 million in severance after violating a non-disparagement agreement, they explain exactly how these clauses work, why they're becoming more common in white-collar severance packages, and what you can negotiate to protect yourself. They walk through the three most common triggers — re-employment, non-compliance, and conduct-based clawbacks — and share the specific language that should be in any severance agreement to give you control. Lucas also reveals a surprising stat: fewer than one in five laid-off employees even asks for a clawback clause to be removed or narrowed. This is practical, protective guidance for anyone signing a severance agreement in 2026. #Severance #ClawbackClause #Layoff #JobLoss #EmploymentLaw #Meta #NonDisparagement #Negotiation #Careers #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheLayoffPodcast #WhiteCollar #HR #EmploymentContract #JobSecurity #Termination Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo