Guides
Plain-English guides to the public records NewsIntel reads, and to what to do after a layoff. Each guide links its primary sources and our live data.
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The records we read
- WARN noticeWARN noticeWhat is a WARN notice?A WARN notice is an employer's written notice, given 60 days ahead, of a plant closing or mass layoff.Checked
- Executive appointmentExecutive appointmentWhat is a Form 8-K Item 5.02?Item 5.02 is the part of an SEC Form 8-K where a public company reports that a director or a top officer is leaving or has been appointed.Checked
- Bankruptcy filingBankruptcy filingChapter 11 vs Chapter 7 for businessesChapter 11 generally reorganizes a business, which usually keeps running with its own managers in charge while it works out a plan with its creditors.Checked
After a layoff
- What is a severance package?A severance package is what an employer gives you when your job ends, on terms set out in a severance agreement or an employer's plan.Checked
- Severance pay explainedSeverance pay is money an employer often pays when a job ends, usually based on how long you worked there.Checked
- Is severance taxable?Yes, severance pay is taxable: the IRS says you must include it in your income, along with any payment for the cancellation of your employment contract.Checked
- Laid off vs fired: what changes for youThe way your job ended matters most for unemployment benefits.Checked
- What to do in the first week after a layoffApply for unemployment benefits in the state where you worked, as soon as you can.Checked
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Guides explain public records and the rules behind them. They are not legal or tax advice. Every guide lists its sources and the date each was checked.