Losing your job was probably the last thing on your mind.
If you’re in a layoff situation, these strategies can help lessen the impact to your finances.
Take a few days to process, and get support
It feels raw, traumatic and unfair. Being laid off is a total system shock. Take a moment to process the whirlwind of emotions. Park negative self-talk and just let it all out. As soon as you are able, reach out to friends, family or your therapist for support, go for long walks and take 10 deep breaths every hour. You’re going to need to get your calm on in order to do these next steps.
Ask for a letter that explains the layoff
If you were not at fault, this letter should state why your role was eliminated; restructuring, economic circumstances, relocations, mergers, buyouts, and so on. This is helpful for you when interviewing for new jobs and you need to explain your previous termination. Most farewell packages automatically include this letter, but if you don’t get it, ask for it.
Track down your Record of Employment for your Employment Insurance application
You may be eligible for Employment Insurance (EI) depending on how long you worked at your previous employer. And, your Record of Employment is a part of the application. Sometimes employers file these electronically. Other times, they are mailed.
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