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01. Start with a blank Termination Package
Open the blank document in the editor, set the document view, and add extra pages if applicable.
02. Add and configure fillable fields
Use the top toolbar to insert fields like text and signature boxes, radio buttons, checkboxes, and more. Assign users to fields.
03. Distribute your form
Share your Termination Package in seconds via email or a link. You can also download it, export it, or print it out.

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Step 1: Start with DocHub's free trial.

Visit the DocHub website and sign up for the free trial. This gives you access to every feature you’ll require to build your Termination Package with no upfront cost.

Step 2: Access your dashboard.

Log in to your DocHub account and navigate to the dashboard.

Step 3: Initiate a new document.

Click New Document in your dashboard, and select Create Blank Document to craft your Termination Package from scratch.

Step 4: Utilize editing tools.

Add various elements such as text boxes, radio buttons, icons, signatures, etc. Organize these elements to match the layout of your form and designate them to recipients if needed.

Step 5: Modify the form layout.

Organize your form in seconds by adding, repositioning, deleting, or merging pages with just a few clicks.

Step 6: Set up the Termination Package template.

Turn your newly crafted form into a template if you need to send multiple copies of the same document multiple times.

Step 7: Save, export, or share the form.

Send the form via email, share a public link, or even post it online if you want to collect responses from more recipients.

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These benefits may include severance pay, health insurance, accrued vacation, overtime, unused sick pay, and retirement plans. Companies arent obligated to provide severance pay. However, many employers do. Line up references before you leave.
Typical severance packages offer one to two weeks of paid salary per year worked. Continuation of insurance benefits, assistance finding another job, and other perks can be negotiated. You usually have 21 days to accept a severance agreement, and once its signedseven days to change your mind.
Some states require companies to pay employees for this time because they consider it an earned benefit, but its not always required. A company may pay this as a lump sum in cash or pay it as an extension of your salary. You may have other options for compensation to request from your employer.
Some employees receive compensation packages when they choose to leave a company to pursue opportunities. Severance packages may include a variety of types of compensation.
ing to the U.S. Department of Labor , the Fair Labor Standards Act does not require employers to provide severance pay to employees. However, businesses may implement severance policies or include such language in employment contracts that would obligate them to pay it.
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Often, severance packages are calculated based on how long the employee has worked for the company. Employers develop their own formulas using time of servicefor example, two weeks of severance pay for every year of employment. Calculations may also be based on the employees rank or position.
The Bottom Line. A severance package offers compensation and other benefits to employees who are laid off. Where the potential for being laid off is concerned, it can be smart to consider and negotiate a severance package before you take a job as well as after you lose it.
Steps to take to get severance after being fired Meet with your employer. Ask about severance. Review the severance package. Negotiate severance as needed. Sign the severance agreement. Contact a lawyer. Review the severance package. Understand everyones priorities.

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