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If you are facing a
layoff or have been laid off, and whether it came as a complete shock or
not, here are some things you should do. First,
ask what benefits terminated employees are eligible for. If
you've already been laid-off and haven't been informed about benefits, call
your former employer's Human Resources department to request information on
the status of your benefits. Ask about
severance pay, accrued vacation, overtime and sick pay, pension benefits and
eligibility for unemployment insurance. Severance
packages may be negotiable. You have nothing to lose by asking for more than
what's offered. Now is the time to request
information on your health and life insurance benefits. By
law, companies with over 20 employees must offer health insurance coverage
through COBRA to terminated employees for 18 months.
However, first ask if you will be covered for a certain period of
time at no cost to you. Inquire about
outplacement resources and/or an office with a phone, computer, and a
printer to use for your job search. Request
a reference letter for your files. Finally,
by reassessing career goals, you can turn a job loss into a better, more
satisfying opportunity.
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