Thread regarding Synopsys Inc. layoffs

My only suggestion is call an employment lawyer and get an idea as well to make sure it's fair. I know it seems like a lot to do with all the stress of just being let go. But, invest a lil bit of time doing that, it might pay off handsomely, if not, it's okay, you now have more information.

I received my severance details the evening I was let go, around 5PM ET/2PM PST. I asked some questions, did some research, and I was satisfied with it considering I was a low tier employee. It's certainly more money than I would come across by any other (legal) means. What annoys me is that it doesn't get paid out until my contract terminates, so I won't see that money until the end of May. (Or possibly when I get my next job, which could be 2 weeks, or 2 months, who knows). So while I don't plan to be unemployed for the next two months, it's kind of a nice middle finger on the way out that even with some unplanned time off, I don't get any extra money to play around with.

It appears (google search) that someone 40 years are older is given either 21 or 45 days to accept a severance package, depending on whether they are laid off individually or as part of a group.