Laid off 101

Don’t panic

  Sound advice from the cheeky humor writer Douglas Adams. And although we’re not quite hurtling through space after the alien demolition of planet earth, being out of work can certainly feel like the end of the world at times. It’s easy to be overwhelmed. Unemployment can trigger anxieties in a variety of ways, but it’s [...]

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Brief overview of your rights on being laid off – severance and benefits

This brief article is designed to give some background on the laws regarding termination, as well as certain rights/benefits to which you may avail yourself if you are terminated. Notice; Severance Under federal law, employment is generally considered to be “at will,” which means that employees may quit their jobs at any time, with or without reason [...]

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