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Whether leaving a job because you want to - or because you've been fired or laid off - remember to have all the information you need before heading for the door.

This might include learning how to draft resignation letter, knowing your legal rights as an employee in case of wrongful termination, facts on unemployment benefits and health insurance continuation, or how to get back on your feet after a layoff.

Around the Web, find out more about employment separation with our guide to happier endings on the job...

The Resignation Letter - Expert tips on its construction including examples with a separate PDF file to download as a guide.

How to Write a Resignation Letter - Step-by-step instructions, tips & warnings from Wikihow.com.

I-resign.com - Great UK site for venting on the discussion board, or learning how to finally rid yourself of the dreaded job, what to do in case of termination, and more with related resources, job postings, resume/cover letter tips and sample resignation letters.

I quit! No, you're fired! - From workopolis.com, offering a collection of archived Q&A and feature articles on the dual topics, with advice on giving notice, resignation letters, first steps following termination, knowing when to move on, and related tips on job separation...

What to do if you're afraid of being fired - Advice on nailing down the facts, and necessary preparation if it turns out to be true - such as polishing up your resume, collecting letters of recommendation and identifying available unemployment benefits.

Employment Law - Losing or Leaving a Job - An overview and FAQ of your legal rights, tips on severance packages, health insurance, unemployment insurance and final paychecks, references and unemployment compensation, from Nolo.com.

Wrongful Termination Claims - FindLaw.com's definition of terms with a guide to legal rights, filing a claim, tips on severance packages, and related articles.

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