As they say, no one is irreplaceable. So let those that are ready to leave do so voluntarily. Step aside and let others keep their jobs. Stating that too much talent will be lost is so not true. It is all going to be done by AI or going offshore anyway. We have all listened to that narrative loud and clear. There is.absolutely nothing stopping a voluntary layoff.
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What departments??? Was it in Optum?
@e1 Unemployment is dependent on whether or not you leave the job voluntarily, How severance pay factors in depends the state you live in. In Minnesota, unemployment bennies would kick in only after you have exhausted your weeks of severance pay.
@bg Incorrect. You can apply for unemployment as early as the next day after getting laid off, the severance pay will not affect the unemployment benefits. They do not use it against you.
I wish they would offer it, I am so close to retiring it’s not funny. Planning on retiring before I turn 59 but I would like the goodbye gift from the company.
@b6 what is UI? Do you mean unemployment? If so, yes you do get unemployment after the # of weeks your severance covered. Then you can apply.
I would be curious how many companies will be adopting this. Th major downside for the employee who wants to leave but is holding out for the severance is, no UI.