Something feels off at work. Start here.
Check the signs, keep a private record, know your state's deadlines, and plan your next step. Everything you enter stays on this device.
First rule: don't resign or sign anything today. You can always do it tomorrow. You often can't undo it.
Am I being managed out?
Last 3 monthsYour plan builds as you answer.
Your next steps
Private log
Write entries the same day. Facts only: what happened, who was there, exact words if you remember them. Logging an HR complaint starts your retaliation counter.
Your deadlines
Windows start from the event, not from when you noticed the pattern. Fill in what applies; leave the rest blank.
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Rules in
Checked Oct 2026The rules that change most from state to state. Each one links to its source. Items marked "being confirmed" haven't been verified against an official source yet.
Size up a severance offer
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Check the agreement for red flags
What to ask for
Benchmarks are rough (about 1, 2 and 4 weeks per year of service, scaled by level). No one is owed severance by default; it's a negotiation. Have an employment lawyer review before you sign.
Walkthroughs
Step by step, for the moments that matter most.
Save this now
Access to work systems usually ends the moment you're let go. Save copies of your own records to a personal device or email.
Get help
Your state
Find an employment lawyer
- National Employment Lawyers Association directory: lawyers who represent employees
- Your state bar's lawyer referral service
- Legal aid near you if money is tight
Many offer a free first consultation. Bring your exported timeline.
Federal agencies
Take care of yourself
Being pushed out is stressful and isolating. Talking to someone helps.
- Find a therapist, or check if your employer's EAP offers free sessions (use it before your last day)
- In crisis: call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), any time