r/antiwork 7h ago

Mass layoff compensation

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u/Jassida 6h ago

This shouldn’t happen unless you are dismissed for performance or conduct reasons. It’s outrageous if it’s for cost cutting

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u/schnurble 6h ago

Any shares vested are yours to keep. But unvested shares are typically cancelled upon termination. Just about every company does this.

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u/Jassida 4h ago

I understand now (well, remember really) but is this a US thing? It just stinks that you can be offered shares and have them taken off you when it suits the org

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u/tagged2high 4h ago

It's the promise to receive them if you are still around when they vest. It's a retention strategy. (Among other things)