Reduction-In-Force Status

Reduction-In-Force Resources

The below resources are for U.S. non-union employees who have been notified they have been impacted by a Reduction-in-Force (RIF).

Reduction-in-Force FAQs:

FAQ Name	Questions Answered
RIF and Your Separation Package	What documents are included within my separation package? Can I sign the Separation and Release Agreement upon receipt of my separation package? How long do I have to sign my Separation and Release Agreement? How do I sign my Separation and Release Agreement? Does the Separation and Release Agreement have to be notarized?
RIF and Your Separation Benefits	How is my severance amount determined? When will I receive my severance payout? How is the severance paid out? How is severance taxed? What are outplacement services and will they be provided?
RIF and Last Day Check Out	How should I submit my final timesheet? What is the exit checklist document? What do I do with any company property that needs to be returned? What do I do with my company-owned wireless device? What do I do with my corporate credit cards and expenses? What if the data security controls prevent me from doing my job? I have personal files stored on my computer or in OneDrive. How can I take that data with me?
RIF and Your Pay	When and how will I be paid for my last hours worked? Will I be paid for my Paid Time Off (PTO)? What if I am a commission-eligible employee? Will I still receive those payments? How will I receive my year-end W-2 documents? What about my Stock-Based Compensation? How can I access my vested shares? Am I eligible for a Short-Term Incentive payment?
RIF and Your Health and Life Benefits	When will my active employee benefits end? I was enrolled in a Commuter Spending Account. Will my account automatically close? What is COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act) coverage? Am I eligible for COBRA subsidy? How do I sign up for continuation of coverage through COBRA? Do I have any options besides COBRA for health benefits coverage continuation? What if I or my dependent(s) are Medicare eligible at the time of COBRA election? Am I eligible for retiree benefits? Where can I get a letter to give to my spouse/domestic partner's company so I can enroll in their benefits? What happens to my 401(k) account? Is there anyone I can talk to for counseling? What happens to any Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits?
RIF and Post-Employment Information	Who do I have companies call for verification of previous employment? Are additional steps required from me if I am currently a Visa sponsored employee? When can I file for unemployment? What Lumen Address should be used upon filing for unemployment? Can I apply for a different role at Lumen prior to my termination date? Am I eligible to be rehired at Lumen? What happens to my severance payment if I am rehired at Lumen?