Uncategorized How to negotiate severance after being laid off Rafael Ruffolo @itworldca Published: February 20th, 2009 Being laid off can be a frustrating and scary time for any IT professional, but keeping a level head is vital – especially when it comes to negotiating your severance package. Even if you haven’t been laid off, it’s valuable to know your rights and your options when dealing with your employer. Be sure to check out this recently published story about how to ensure you get a fair severance package. Or if you don’t like reading, check out my one-on-one interview with Toronto-based employment lawyer, Stacey Ball. And for those thinking about leaving IT after being laid off (or if you anticipate being laid off), head on over to this week’s story about why laid off IT pros shouldn't change careers.Would you recommend this article?00 Thanks for taking the time to let us know what you think of this article! We'd love to hear your opinion about this or any other story you read in our publication. Click this link to send me a note →Jim Love, Chief Content Officer, IT World Canada Related Download Sponsor: Carbon60 Moving to the Cloud: Beyond the Myths Get on the road to cloud success by moving past the myths around it. Register Now Uncategorized