How to Prepare for a Layoff
If you think your company might lay you off, take these steps to prepare.
Get Organized
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You can't assess what a layoff will do to your financial situation if you don’t know what your financial situation is, so now's the time to conduct a thorough review of your finances and get them in order by setting financial goals, tracking your spending, creating a budget, and determining your net worth.
Consider Your Health Insurance Options
If your family's health insurance is attached to your job, you should start exploring your options now. Is your spouse eligible for coverage through his/her employer? Do you belong to any organizations that entitle you to coverage? How much would a private policy cost? What about COBRA? Does your state have a plan that you'd be eligible for?
Know What You're Entitled to
Will you get a severance package? Will you be paid for unused vacation time? Will you be eligible for unemployment checks? How much will they be, and how long will they last? Research the answers to these questions now, and you'll know exactly what you're entitled to should a layoff occur.