6 months is great, consider yourself lucky. your employer is obligated to offer you nothing in the US. Traditionally, you see about 1 month for every year of service, but mass layoffs tend to be more generous as they blindly impact even newbies.
New York observes “at-will” employment laws, meaning an employer can terminate a worker at any time for any reason or without reason. This works both ways, as employees can also quit their jobs without cause or notice.
Employment Termination Letter: Under New York Labor Law 195(6), employers are required to provide employees with a written termination letter, stating the date of termination and the date of termination of benefits. The letter must be delivered no later than 5 days after employment termination.
You may be eligible for Unemployment Insurance if the weekly payments of dismissal or severance are less than the maximum benefit rate. You will not be eligible for benefits if: You receive weekly dismissal or severance payments that are greater than the maximum weekly benefit rate; or.
Here are some tips to help you negotiate your severance package: Meet with your employer or human resources (HR) representative. Contact an employment law attorney. Make a list of terms you can negotiate. Present your case to your employer. Determine whether to sign the severance agreement.