RE: Layoff logistics and etiquette

["Hannah Bissell" <to -dot- hannah -at- usa -dot- net>]

> > Something to do with taxes I think.  However, it's almost always spelled
> out
> > in
> > the severance agreement.
> >

As I understood it, the final paycheck is held back/sent by email for
several reasons.

1: Payroll can verify the stop electronic payment command has gone through
properly (I've heard of it not).
2: Management can verify all company resources were returned intact (i.e.,
you didn't take a sledge hammer to your computer).
3: The final paycheck is paper so it requires your signature on the back and
they can throw in legalese that explains that you are accepting it as your
final paycheck.

hannah bissell
to -dot- hannah -at- usa -dot- net


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