Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Work World: [header] How to calculate severance pay [title] Understand that severance is not required. [step] Severance is generally not required by law. However, an employer could agree to include it as part of an employment contract.

Ending1: The wages that a prison provides for sick leave remain. [substeps] For example, you might want to reduce your notice of severance package to a percentage of your wages. Ending2: Alternately, the employer could offer severance at termination even if it was not included in the employment contract. Severance may be paid as a lump sum or in installments. Ending3: Often, " severance period " dates from when an employer becomes willing to accept severance are later in the year. Whatever the type of labor union you choose, you need to work with a lawyer to get started on that project. Ending4: To find out if you are eligible for severance, you can search online for " severance pay " and " severance pay. " [title] Research the kind of employer you are getting paid.

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