Add Comment Question: Is an employer entitled to end severance payments should a terminated employee find a new job before the end of the severance period Answer: Thank you for your question. Your answer would depend on the terms of the agreement with the employee. In many cases severance agreements have clauses which allow the employer to claw-back payments when the severed employee secures new employment. I would encourage you to contact us and set up a free and confidential consultation to speak with one of our employment lawyers regarding this matter. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.