The federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act) requires employers to provide 60 days' notice, during which all wages and benefits will continue to flow as usual, giving those who were laid off at least a little time to brace for unemployment, or get busy finding that new (better — knock wood) ...
In the US, companies are not required to give severance packages when doing layoffs. Check your local states' labor laws, as it may differ, but most states simply follow Federal Guidelines and there isn't a Federal requirement.
How do you write a Termination Agreement? Provide the names and mailing addresses of each party involved. Provide details from the original contract. Select a termination date after which the contract will no longer be in effect. State if either party is providing compensation as part of the Termination Agreement.
This Termination Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into this day of month, year (the “Effective Date”), between name of party (“Party A”), with offices located at address, and name of party (“Party B”) with offices located at address.
What information should be included? The names and contact information of both parties involved in the contract. The date when the contract was signed and its original duration. The reason for terminating the contract, if necessary. The specific date when the contract will end.
Directly state your purpose for writing in the first paragraph of your letter. While maintaining a respectful tone, succinctly state why you've chosen to terminate the contract. In addition, specify the date you intend to officially end your working relationship.
Although employers may legally let employees go from their jobs for no reason (when employment is “at will”), it is against federal and state laws to fire someone because of their race, ethnicity, country of origin, gender or sexual orientation, age and/or disability.
Severance is never a requirement of any employer unless you have a signed employment agreement stating otherwise, or, it is a written policy of the company.