What journalists should know when a layoff hits - Poynter
Negotiate severance, COBRA and freelance rights after a layoff; do not sign immediately, gather documentation, and consult an employment attorney or experienced colleague.
I've laid off hundreds of workers. Here's what you should do if you get let go.
Negotiate severance, request your employee file, avoid public disparagement or taking confidential information, and pursue unemployment even after a poor-performance firing.
