Email template
Severance Email Template: Ask HR for Details
A professional, neutral starting point. Replace the bracketed parts and keep it short.
Email: request severance details
Subject: Follow-up on separation and severance details Hi [HR contact name], Thank you for the information today. I want to make sure I understand the details of my separation. Could you please confirm in writing: 1. My exact last working day. 2. The amount and conditions of any severance, and how it was calculated. 3. The deadline I have to review and sign the separation agreement. 4. When I'll receive my final paycheck and what it includes (including any PTO payout). 5. When my health coverage ends and my COBRA election details. 6. What happens to any unvested equity, bonus, or commission. I'd appreciate the documents in writing so I can review them carefully. Thank you again for your help. Best regards, [Your name] [Phone / personal email]
Tip: ask for answers in writing, and don't sign anything until you understand it. For larger packages or releases, consider an employment attorney review.
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