Understanding Layoff Rights

Summary

In Washington, employers are not obligated to provide severance pay unless it is specified in an employment contract or company policy. It is advisable to review your employment contract and company policies for any severance provisions. Clarify the terms of your termination with HR, including any severance details. For a more detailed review, consider seeking advice from an employment lawyer.

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I am being laid off by software company. They are shifting the location of my team to another country and have sent me a letter giving me a month long "job find period" within the company at the end of which I will be terminated. They have asked me to sign this document but they have no mention of severance or any other details.
Hi ****! It's important to carefully review the document before signing. In New Mexico, employers are not legally required to provide severance pay unless specified in an employment contract or company policy. Here are a few steps you can take:
- Review your employment contract and company policies for severance provisions.
- Clarify with HR the terms of your termination, including severance.
- Seek advice from an employment lawyer for a more detailed review.
Would you like help connecting with a local lawyer for more personalized assistance?
I am in the state of washington
Got it, ****. Since you're in Washington, the laws may be different. Here are a few steps you can take:
- Review your employment contract and company policies for severance provisions.
- Clarify with HR the terms of your termination, including severance.
- Seek advice from an employment lawyer for a more detailed review.
Would you like help connecting with a local lawyer for more personalized assistance?