CLEAR HELP FOR THE PART NOBODY PLANS FOR
You got laid off.
Now what?
Whether you had warning or got ambushed on a Tuesday morning,
we’ll help you understand your rights, protect your finances,
and figure out your next move.
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A layoff can leave you with a pile of questions and no useful instructions. Pick the section that matches what you need right now.
What Should I Do First?
Start with the steps that can help you protect your benefits, finances, records, and legal options.
Before You Sign Anything
Learn what to look for in a severance agreement, what may be negotiable, and what rights you could be giving up.
Find Help in Your State
Find unemployment, health coverage, food assistance, worker protections, and other help in your state.
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Policy and Legislative Center
Learn how federal and state protections work, what current proposals could change, and what you can do to take action.
Job-Search Resources
Find trustworthy job boards, résumé help, interview guidance, training resources, career research tools, and more.
Corporate Bullshit Translator
Decode the polished corporate language employers use when they would rather not plainly explain what happened.
Clear Information Without the Sales Funnel
The information people need after a layoff is often scattered across government websites, buried in legal language, or attached to somebody’s sales pitch.
JustGotLaidOff.org brings practical information and trustworthy resources together in plain English. We use official sources whenever possible, link to the information supporting our work, and include review dates on time-sensitive pages.
If something depends on your state, employer, benefit plan, agreement, or individual circumstances, we’ll say so.