Layoff Go Bag Packer
PROGenerate a prioritized, legally-aware checklist of critical documents, contacts, and records to preserve before losing system access during layoff, termination, or resignation.
Example Usage
“I just got laid off with same-day notice in the U.S. and my email will be cut off in 2 hours. I’ve been here 4 years on salary plus RSUs. Generate a minute-by-minute checklist of exactly what to save and in what order before I lose access.”
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Suggested Customization
| Description | Default | Your Value |
|---|---|---|
| Years in current role; affects severance expectations and document volume | 5 | |
| Type of employment arrangement | full_time_salaried | |
| Geographic region for country-specific forms and benefits | US | |
| Pay structure to determine which documents to prioritize | salary_only | |
| Enable extra legal-evidence collection checklist | false | |
| Prioritize pay documentation for loans, rent, or immigration | false |
Generate a prioritized, legally-aware checklist of critical documents, contacts, and records to preserve before losing access to company systems during layoff, termination, or resignation. Time-sensitive guidance for protecting your career and financial future.
Research Sources
This skill was built using research from these authoritative sources:
- Be prepared if you're resigning or quitting, have been fired or laid off Comprehensive crowd-sourced checklist covering what to download, who to contact, and actions before/after leaving
- I'm going to be laid off next week - What do I do before I lose access? (Canada) Canadian-specific advice on documents to gather, severance review, and EI/ROE requirements
- Handling Terminated Employee Data (IT Admin Perspective) IT/admin perspective on how and when terminated employee accounts, email, and files are disabled
- How do you prepare for getting laid off? Proactive layoff preparedness tips including backups, finances, and job-search readiness
- I was terminated and today's my last day - what should I do? Practical last-day actions covering contact export, file saving, and benefits/unemployment steps
- What are the documents I should take from my company (India) India-specific documentation requirements including relieving letters, experience letters, and Form 16
- Just terminated - Now what? Step-by-step post-termination guidance covering money, benefits, and documentation priorities
- Severance Negotiation Strategies Strategies for reviewing and negotiating severance agreements with proper documentation
- Personal Data Rights on Work Devices (Canada Legal) Legal discussion of personal vs employer data on work devices and backup rights
- Backup Personal Files Reminder (Web Dev) Tech-specific reminder and discussion about losing personal items when IT wipes machines