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    severance
    /ˈsɛv(ə)rəns/

    noun

    • 1. the action of ending a connection or relationship: "the severance and disestablishment of the Irish Church"
    • 2. division by cutting or slicing.

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  2. Severance pay is money your employer pays you when you lose your job through no fault of your own. Your employer may also offer you benefits when you lose your job. They may call it a severance package, severance agreement or retiring allowance.

  3. Apr 28, 2024 · Severance pay is the compensation and/or benefits an employer provides to an employee after employment is over. Severance packages may include extended benefits, such...

    • Will Kenton
    • 1 min
  4. Jan 23, 2024 · If you’ve been fired or laid off, you might have been offered severance pay — or you might be wondering if you can negotiate for it if you leave your job. Here’s a guide to severance pay — how it works, who gets it, and more.

    • Columnist, The Cut
  5. Severance pay is compensation that is paid to a qualified employee who has their employment "severed." It compensates an employee for losses (such as loss of seniority) that occur when a long-term employee loses their job.

  6. May 17, 2024 · Severance pay is a form of compensation that employers may offer to employees they are laying off or letting go of for reasons beyond their control, such as bankruptcy or downsizing. It is meant to help employees in the period between jobs to ease the transition and alleviate stress.

  7. May 6, 2024 · A severance package is a compensation bundle awarded to an employee upon being laid off from a company. The value of the severance package is usually based on the length...

  8. A severance package is a compensation offered to workers when their employment is terminated through no fault of their own. Learn what elements a severance package may include, how to negotiate for better terms, and how to use outplacement services to find new employment.

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