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Practice before the meeting, not after
Most people see their first separation agreement on the worst day of the year. These short games let you see the common moves first, on a fictional company, with nothing at stake.
Start hereMeet the cast at Mill PondJordan the Hare, Harriet the Heron, Professor Owl and friends. Each animal stands for a role you will meet when a job ends, and only some of them are on your side.3 minutesWhat did they hand you?Five quick questions. See the general timelines in the law, the things people commonly check in an agreement like yours, and the emails and tools that help.30 secondsWould you sign this?Seven clauses from a fictional agreement. Decide which ones look fine and which are worth asking about. Then share your score.WeeklySpot the changeRead version 1 and version 2 of a fictional clause, find what changed, then reveal it.10 minutesScenario cardsEvery move in the playbook as a card you can open: what it looks like, and a counter-move people use.
Tools you can use on your own paperwork
- Compare two versions of a PDF, in your browser, with nothing uploaded.
- Ask for a redline when a revised version arrives.
- Request your records under Labor Code 432, 226 and 1198.5.
- Spot the issue in a complete fictional agreement.
Every company, person and story in these games is fictional. General information about California law, not legal advice.