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Layoff & Job Exit
A layoff can create several decisions at once. This guide gives you a practical place to start.
Start with what you were given
Keep copies of termination notices, severance information, benefits documents, final-pay information, and anything related to unused PTO or company property.
Check the deadlines
Health coverage, retirement accounts, severance agreements, unemployment benefits, and other decisions can each run on different timelines.
Prepare for the next move
Update your résumé, collect useful work records, identify references, and document accomplishments while the details are still fresh.