As a long time employee of my former employer, they always had a generous severance package (3 months base plus additional time per year of service) but with this latest venture capitalist buyout, I was laid off and given the California mini-WARN minimum (60 days worth), which is a lot less if under the original severance setup. We’re talking multiples more. I don’t recall signing anything with the new ownership but also yet to review my original hire paperwork (assuming severance details are outlined).
After signing my termination papers, it was then known that severance packages could be negotiated. SMH.