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Released: September 19, 2011
What to do when a layoff occurs
Source: Scott J. Wilson, L.A.Times (Free Registration)
No one likes to think about being laid off, but in today's shaky economy it can happen to employees even in fields that once seemed secure. If the bad news does come your way, resist the temptation to lash out at your boss. Instead, consider these five tips: Get what's coming to you: Make sure that any promise of money due you is put in writing, advised Lita Epstein, author of "Surviving a Layoff." This should include your final check, of course. But also, if relevant, severance pay, accrued vacation pay, sick pay, reimbursement for expenses, and entitlements to future commissions and bonuses.Read Full Article: What to do when a layoff occurs
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