What is Market for Severance Package?

I was recently laid off and was offered what I thought was a shockingly low severance payment (mid-single digits in terms of weeks). What is an appropriate payment in terms of months? Any data points from others laid off in recent times would be helpful.

(Owner/operator, Tier 1 West Coast city, between 2-5 years employed at company)

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Depends what company you work for… That said, when I was laid off from a mid sized owner/operator with 15 years of rep, I received 3 months

 

That said, it was right before I was supposed to receive my end of year bonus which was promised

 

Real estate has a lot to do with relationships and reputation. It is good practice to take care of your employees and as such a lack of severance would indicate poor management or a failing business that is strapped for cash.

 
CREnadian

My understanding has always been 3 months is standard.

Definitely not in the states. Could be a Canadian thing though. 

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