Laid off from GM? Severance Review in 24 Hours

The GM cut

3,300 cut in late 2025 - January 2026.

GM reduced Factory Zero in Detroit to one shift (~1,200 jobs) starting January 2026 and paused Ultium battery output (~2,100 workers) as EV demand softened.

Most affected: EV assembly, Ultium battery, salaried IT, software. The package you received was drafted to be signed quickly. The severance multiple, equity treatment, healthcare bridge, release language, and any non-compete riders are all moveable if you know what to push on.

Your 21-day review clock is already running (45 if you're 40 or older in a group layoff). Don't burn it.

Sample output

What we catch in a GM severance.

Three of the issues we routinely find for auto-sector exits like GM. The full report runs 8 to 15 issues like these, ranked by dollar impact, with a redlined version of your document attached.

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Red flag · High impact

Plant closing vs. WARN Act notice

"Employee acknowledges receipt of notice in lieu of any other notice..."

What it means: Mass layoffs and plant closings trigger WARN Act 60-day notice obligations. Companies that fall short owe back pay and benefits for the shortfall, on top of severance.

Counter: Verify the WARN notice timeline. If notice was short, the make-up payment is owed by statute, not negotiation. Do not waive it in the release.

Red flag · Hidden clause

Pension and retiree benefits exposure

"Employee acknowledges that pension and retiree health benefits shall be governed by the applicable Plan terms..."

What it means: For salaried auto workers near retirement age, the difference between separating with full retiree benefits vs. partial is often six figures.

Counter: Have an actuarial review the pension calculation and retiree health eligibility. Many drafts misstate the bridge to early-retirement eligibility.

Yellow flag · Asymmetric

Recall rights waived without notice

"Employee waives any right to recall or rehire by the Company or its affiliates..."

What it means: Auto sector layoffs often include layoff/recall structures under collective bargaining. Even salaried staff sometimes have recall rights tied to plant restarts.

Counter: Strike the recall waiver. If recall is unrealistic, exchange it for additional severance weeks.

How it works

From upload to counter in 24 hours.

01

Upload your GM agreement

Send the severance as a PDF. Tell us your role, tenure, state, and what matters most. Money, healthcare, references, equity. Takes five minutes.

02

Expert review

Our model runs every clause against our severance rubric and auto-sector benchmark library. A human reviewer audits before delivery.

03

Counter delivered

A shareable PDF: flagged issues, what to ask for, and the email language to send GM HR. Add a 30-min strategy call if you want backup.

Pricing

Less than an hour of an employment attorney.

Attorneys charge $500 to $1,500 an hour and need 3 to 5 hours for this. We deliver the same analysis in 24 hours for $199.

GM severance review

$199 flat fee

24-hour turnaround

Red/yellow/green flagged issue summary
Clause-by-clause analysis with auto-sector benchmarks
Negotiation talking points and email template
Shareable PDF report
Confidential, deleted in 30 days

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Review + Prep Call

$498 $199 + $299

Everything above, plus a 30-min Zoom

Walk through every flag with a reviewer
Rehearse the conversation with GM HR
Customize the counter to your situation
Recording sent after
Scheduled within 48 hours of upload

Review + Prep Call →

Common GM questions

Before you sign anywhere.

How long do I have to sign my GM severance?

Federal law gives you 21 days to review, 45 days if you are 40 or older and the layoff is part of a group separation (which is the case for most GM cuts). After signing, you have 7 days to revoke. Do not let HR pressure you to sign faster than the statute requires.

Is GM severance actually negotiable?

Yes. Severance multiple, equity acceleration, healthcare bridge length, release scope, non-disparagement mutuality, and any non-compete riders are all routinely moved during the review window. The package they sent is the floor, not the ceiling.

What about my unvested GM equity?

Default treatment is forfeiture, but vesting credit through the end of severance period or acceleration of the next 1-2 vests is common, especially for employees with 3+ years tenure. We model what's recoverable and draft the ask.

Will GM find out I had this reviewed?

No. Counteroffer never contacts your employer. The output is for you only. When you negotiate, you send the counter in your own voice using language we drafted. GM sees a thoughtful response, not a third-party report.

My deadline is in 3 days. Can you turn it faster?

Yes. Standard turnaround is 24 hours. If you have a same-day or 48-hour deadline, email hello@trycounteroffer.com after checkout. We can usually turn it in 4 to 6 hours at no extra cost.

Why not just use ChatGPT on my GM agreement?

Plenty of people do. The problem: ChatGPT does not know what a market severance multiple looks like for your role, tenure, and GM's standard package. Our models are trained on real attorney-drafted contracts and indexed against auto-sector benchmark data. You're paying for the rubric and benchmarks, not the model.

What if I've already signed my GM severance?

If you are still within the 7-day revocation window (which applies to employees over 40 in group layoffs), you can revoke and renegotiate. Email hello@trycounteroffer.com before purchasing if you've signed and we'll tell you honestly whether a review is still useful.

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