You have just been (or are about to be) fired, laid off, or pushed out of your job. Unemployment is a scary prospect. What do you do? This book is an indispensable guide to help you land on your feet. It provides you with a detailed, step-by-step roadmap of different strategies to get through this difficult time. It answers the questions of whether you have any legal rights; how you pick a lawyer and decide on the right fee arrangement; and how you successfully negotiate with your employer for significant severance and benefits to tide you over.