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What's the deal with Humana's 6-week maternity leave?
I'm considering working at Humana but the 6-week paid maternity leave seems really short compared to their competitors.
It makes me wonder about what they actually value as a company. Has anyone worked there and can tell me what they're really like?"Retry
Vacation Buyout
There is no offer for vacation time?
Package $$$
Did anyone get a package higher than $197,500 all in (vacation payout included)?
Severance question medical
Does anyone understand the weeks of medical benefit line? Does that mean we keep our insurance for that many weeks? Or is that strictly cobra coverage? They don’t explain anything.
What’s the employee external Verizon SSO site address?
I want to start downloading all my necessary info like paystubs, benefits, reviews, etc to my personal laptop
Health benefits
What happens to health benefits when we're laid off? Do we get any kind of coverage or do we get cut off immediately?
Healthcare Contributions?
Are healthcare contributions paid in full by Vz, or is the affected employee still responsible for the portion he or she has been paying all along? Are dental and vision included in the coverage along with health?
Assistance Programs
ATT’s Assistance programs are an absolute joke. Going through IVF is already a headache and then when you submit a claim a few months past their arbitrary deadline (even with receipts) it’s denied. Been nothing but loyal to the company since I’ve been here. They don’t even advertise these programs either. You have to click through 20 different HROneStop links to even know they exist.
Vz Retirement vs RIF
For staff 60 and older, will Vz give the option to be laid off or take early (forced) retirement? I keep hearing about retirement program where if you are at least 60 and haven’t least 15 yrs service you might be eligible for retirement benefits…in addition to RIF package?
Be Prepared
Would also suggest making sure your Benefits Connection sign ons are working if you haven't signed on in awhile AND that you can sign on from a personal PC at home.
If close to retirement age or over 65, there are insurance options on there as well plus a link to Via Benefits for secondary insurance coverage
Verizon discount after being laid off?
For those who were laid off or had this knowledge, how long does it take for Verizon to take away the 50% discount for your monthly phone plan after your final day at VZ?
Severance for all these layoffs?
Curious what (if any) severance they’ve been giving people during these re-orgs. Is it paid as a lump sum or every 2 weeks like a usual paycheck? Do they give a few weeks/month of benefits so these folks aren’t scrambling for immediate coverage?
PBGC rate - no longer being used by Vz in 2026
Just one more f you. I am thankful to have a lump sum pension of note (30+ yr employee) but I just lost about 35K.
LFG/MetLife
According to the options during open enrollment, it looks like WF is moving to MetLife for its disability benefits? Is that true?
Severance and Unemployment Benefits
Does anyone know if you can collect unemployment if you have been given severance?
This is not an employee friendly place
Jobs sit empty, people quit without warning, and benefits keep shrinking while profits grow. Don't even get me started on the raises. This is not an employee friendly place and it never was.
No more FSA lump sum at start of year...why?
Adobe has chosen not to give an FSA lump sum at the start of 2026. Something they've done since I started in 2011. Rather, they are going to spread it out over January to October. That significant change, among many other things I'm seeing around AI, suggests to me that they are aligning corp expenditures around planned mass layoffs at some point in 2026.
Unemployment benefits in New Jersey
Can anyone provide some guidance on when and how to apply for unemployment benefits in New Jersey? Do you wait until you’re off payroll? Or when your severance runs out?
Mental health benefits cutbacks
I just found out that the cost for my mental health visits will double in 2026. WTF is the ELT thinking by slashing mental health benefits, especially at a time that employees need this most? MW and the rest of them will have bl00d on their hands if someone who is on the brink is pushed over in desperation, seeing care they desperately need.
Need advice on RSU vesting.
My RSU will be vesting in first week of Dec but I got laid off as of today 14th. Along with notice period and garden leave, the last day is on Dec 12th. Will i be eligible to receive RSU's or they will forefiet it.
in the offbording package, they havent' mentioned anything specific on RSU's other than saying, the benfits will continue until the last day.
Pay attention Warn notice is not required
The only thing company has to do to avoid the 90 day notice is to be giving enough severance and benefits to cover the 90 days .So they let you go today as long as your getting enough pay and benefits for next 90 days there you go.So verizon already provides severance and benefits to leave no need for prior 90 before being let go
There’s no “change period” after open enrollment anymore right?
It ends today. I’ve been pondering one thing as relates to flex and as a severed employee I have to get a live human on the phone. I don’t think I can do it online be it on the web or the workday app.
how to maximize chevron match in 401k
hi, if by 11/7/2025 pay, I have reached the IRS limit of total gross income (base + bonus) and the limit for total contributions (before and after-tax from employee and chevron match), what else can I do now to continue receiving chevron's 8% match to the end of 2025?
Retirement from Charter
What is Charter's retirement age and years of service is needed to retire? Also, does Charter offers subsidized health insurance in retirement? With the merger, I'm sure this policy will change to either Cox's terms or stay as Charter after the merger. Hopefully people can hold on to receive those retirement benefits.
AND THE CUTS TO BENEFITS BEGIN
No more anniversary recognition check. Still get the gift, for now.
Synopsys Dublin Ireland layoff
Got laid off yesterday. Have been working in synopsys from last 3.6yrs. Not sure what range of severance package should expect?
No formal HR communication!
Any help regarding Irish benifits?
All Associate Town Hall
Thiight the town hall was filled with energy and engagement. Wonderful to see. It’s obvious how much the executive team prioritizes us employees. The town halls are always so engaging. I commend them. Love our benefits too.
So Legacy Lex gets to keep their 401K matching this year...
... just not Legacy Xerox folks. That's fu--ing delightful.
Severance package
Can you anyone advice about severance. I feel the package offered was very low or is it just like this?
Completed 1 year + week
Payout includes : 2 weeks of notice pay
3 weeks pay in lieu
CIP payout
RSU (not sure, if it will be vested, vesting date in mid-dec
Is it expected or can i negotiate and if so what should i ask?
Retirees F’ed on Health Insurance
Thanks to the Johnny and Jeffrey sh-t show, our insurance tripled in cost. Same exact options at a worse provider. This is what Leadership and The Board thinks of us who gave them decades of our lives.
All questions (except healthcare) answered here.
Layoff Communication Timeline
• EVP/SVPs: Notified last week
• VPs: Being notified this week
• AVPs/Senior Directors: To be notified next week
• Direct Managers: Will notify impacted employees on 11/20 via phone call only (no WebEx or video)
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Post-Notification Details
• Impacted employees will be removed from payroll on:
• 12/20, 1/20, or 2/20, depending on state notification rules
• After notification:
• No office visits allowed
• Work limited to transition duties only
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Compensation & Benefits
• Bonuses: Paid out at 100% for the year (no proration)
• Accrued vacation: Fully paid out
• Stock awards: Will fully vest at their scheduled times — no loss of stock value
• Unemployment: Eligible, even if listed as “forced retirement”
• Severance:
• 2 weeks per year of service, up to a maximum cap per job band
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Additional Context
• Further layoff rounds expected over the next couple of years
• Current phase involves 20% cost reductions
• Company undergoing major restructuring — work methods and operations will significantly change
Incompetent HR/Benefits team
I’ve retired, still not Medicare eligible and my insurance carrier is changing during COBRA. I don’t know why. I’ve called HR/Benefits 3 times, each time I speak with someone, they tell me that I will have answer within a few days. I had the one person create a ticket number, of course, no one informs me of anything. Today, when I called for the 3rd time, rep tells me the answer they put in the ticket was “insurance carrier changed”. No sh$$ sherlock, yes I know that, that’s what I’m asking is why did it change.
Would anyone know why it would change. Yes, my address changed to a different state, so I’m assuming that’s the reason why.
Retirement calculation?
Hello
Can someone please post the current retirement calculation?
I was laid-off, now past severance with no access to current docs. I am getting paperwork from WF calling me a retiree and including sign-up docs and sites for retiree benefits. Yes, I know, there are really no retirement 'benefits'. Just curious why this is happening.
Thanks
Waters is a publicly listed sweatshop at this point
Benefits in 2026 are virtually nonexistent, and I can't believe there hasn't been a lawsuit. Wages are equally terrible. It’s a shame. Employees face exploitation at every level, while management is taking advantage of workers whenever they can.
Anyone know what Optum COBRA rates are?
Planning for some time off after this. Navigating healthcare while unemployed sounds like a nightmare.
2026 Benefits - 34% increase in health insurance premiums
For the co-pay plan, there's a premium increase of about 34%. That and the deductibles are going up across the board. Glad we're able to sacrifice for the shareholders!
2026 COBRA Expectations
Severed employee here who is nearing the end of my benefits. Considering COBRA for next year, amongst other ACA options, but wondering if anyone has any ideas on 2026 COBRA rates. I called the 'hotline' this week and they still do not have any ideas on rates stating 'call back mid December'. This is getting a bit too '11th hour' for my liking as I'd like to have some time to review options if need be prior to end of year when my WF benefits run out. Wondering if anyone else is in the same predicament and if anyone has any ideas on expected % increase of COBRA benefits compared to 2025 COBRA amounts.
COBRA Letter
Did anyone else receive a “Continuation Coverage Rights Under COBRA” letter from Synopsys today? It specifies that it’s not a notice of termination, but the timing feels off. It may be related to the acquisition, though given that one of the usual COBRA triggers is loss of employment, the timing could have been handled better.
STI & Benefits
I’m “assuming” for those who get cut, they’ll work until 12/31 and will get 2wks pay for every yr worked, healthcare coverage for same period and STI / stock vesting paid out?