Because there's no legal requirement to pay any sort of severance in the US.
Just like, for example, there's no legal requirement to pay employees bonuses, so bonus pay is at the employer's sole discretion. In fact, salary itself is at the employer's sole discretion other than complying with minimum wage and overtime laws.
It's been my experience that severance for rank-and-file employees is rarely offered and is very miniscule if it is paid.
Just like, for example, there's no legal requirement to pay employees bonuses, so bonus pay is at the employer's sole discretion. In fact, salary itself is at the employer's sole discretion other than complying with minimum wage and overtime laws.
It's been my experience that severance for rank-and-file employees is rarely offered and is very miniscule if it is paid.