Is a Non-Compete Enforceable After a Layoff? Rules by State
What happened to the FTC rule, which states void non-competes or cap them by pay, the states with special layoff rules, and how non-solicit and garden-leave clauses differ.
Category: Layoffs & Closures
Layoffs, WARN notices, plant and store closures at named companies: how many jobs, where, from when, and what affected workers are owed.
What Happens to Your 401(k) After You Lose Your Job
A layoff does not touch your vested 401(k) balance, but the next move has tax consequences. The rollover, cash-out, small-balance and loan rules, side by side.
WARN Act Rules: Who Gets 60 Days Notice Before a Layoff
Federal law sets a 60-day notice rule for large layoffs, and some states go further. This guide covers who is covered, what workers can recover and where notices are posted.
Filing for Unemployment After a Layoff: Timing and Severance
Unemployment insurance is run by each state, so the rules on severance, vacation payouts and how long benefits last differ. Here is how to file and what to check first.
Is Severance Pay Required? Rules, Releases and Taxes
Most US severance is a deal, not a legal right. Here is when an employer has to pay it, what the release you are asked to sign must include if you are 40 or older, and how the IRS treats it.
Laid Off vs Fired vs Resigned: What Changes for Your Benefits
How a layoff, a firing and a resignation differ for unemployment, severance, your last paycheck, health coverage and what your next employer hears.
COBRA After a Layoff: Deadlines, Cost and Your Other Options
COBRA keeps your old health plan after a layoff, but you pay nearly the whole premium. The deadlines, the retroactive coverage rule and how it compares with a Marketplace plan.
When Is Your Final Paycheck Due After a Layoff? Rules by State
Final pay deadlines come from state law, and they range from the day you are let go to the next regular payday. A state table, vacation payout rules and how to file a wage claim.