James Okafor

James Okafor edits Severance Ledger's coverage of the legal frameworks surrounding severance — federal statutes like the WARN Act, ADEA, OWBPA, FMLA, PDA, ADA, and ERISA, plus the state-level overlays that shape how severance interacts with anti-discrimination, family leave, and disability protections.

His articles describe how laws apply to common severance situations: being laid off while on FMLA leave, during pregnancy, after a performance improvement plan, or as part of a mass termination subject to WARN. The goal is to clarify how the legal framework affects negotiation leverage and rights — not to provide legal advice.

Coverage areas also include comparison posts (severance vs. wages-in-lieu-of-notice, severance vs. garden leave) and federal/public-sector severance (FERS, CSRS, VSIP, military separation pay) where the rules differ substantially from private-sector practice.

James is not a licensed attorney. Severance Ledger's content is informational only. Readers facing termination, retaliation, or discrimination concerns should consult an employment attorney in their state.