{"id":357786,"date":"2016-04-04T10:45:29","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/employment\/losing-a-job.html"},"modified":"2024-11-04T15:35:00","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T20:35:00","slug":"losing-a-job","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/employment\/losing-a-job.html","title":{"rendered":"What To Do After Losing a Job: Employee Rights and Next Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n \n What To Do After Losing a Job\n <\/h1>\n \n A job loss can be a difficult experience and cause significant challenges.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Job loss can also raise many legal issues and questions about employment rights<\/a>. If you quit a job or experienced a layoff, this section can provide tips on severance pay,<\/a> wrongful termination <\/a>claims, and much more. While losing a job is rarely a pleasant experience, knowing your rights can help make the transition much smoother.<\/p>\r\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Job Loss Legal Basics\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h2>\n \n