Employer Severance Fairness Scores
How do employers compare on severance fairness? See aggregate scores based on thousands of anonymous employee reports.
Fairness Rankings
| Company | Fairness Score | Avg Severance | WARN Compliance | Non-Compete Usage | User Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | A92/100 | 18 weeks | 96% | 45% | 1532 | ↑ |
A88/100 | 14 weeks | 98% | 72% | 1893 | → | |
| Apple | A85/100 | 16 weeks | 97% | 28% | 1211 | ↑ |
A84/100 | 15 weeks | 92% | 35% | 523 | → | |
| Goldman Sachs | B78/100 | 20 weeks | 94% | 85% | 634 | → |
| JPMorgan Chase | B76/100 | 16 weeks | 93% | 80% | 892 | ↑ |
| Meta | B72/100 | 16 weeks | 95% | 92% | 1247 | ↓ |
| Salesforce | B71/100 | 14 weeks | 91% | 68% | 743 | → |
| Atlassian | B79/100 | 14 weeks | 93% | 30% | 287 | ↑ |
| Netflix | B82/100 | 16 weeks | 90% | 15% | 623 | → |
| Spotify | B73/100 | 12 weeks | 91% | 40% | 356 | ↑ |
| Shopify | B70/100 | 14 weeks | 89% | 35% | 298 | → |
| Bank of America | C65/100 | 14 weeks | 91% | 52% | 723 | → |
| Cisco | C64/100 | 13 weeks | 89% | 75% | 612 | ↓ |
| Hewlett Packard | C62/100 | 12 weeks | 88% | 82% | 891 | ↓ |
| Intel | C61/100 | 11 weeks | 87% | 88% | 834 | ↓ |
| Airbnb | C63/100 | 12 weeks | 90% | 70% | 567 | → |
| Dell | C58/100 | 10 weeks | 86% | 78% | 534 | ↓ |
| eBay | C64/100 | 12 weeks | 88% | 62% | 412 | → |
C60/100 | 10 weeks | 87% | 55% | 312 | → | |
| Block | C63/100 | 13 weeks | 89% | 48% | 378 | ↑ |
| Oracle | D54/100 | 12 weeks | 88% | 95% | 876 | ↓ |
| Amazon | D52/100 | 8 weeks | 92% | 45% | 2156 | ↓ |
| Uber | D48/100 | 10 weeks | 85% | 65% | 678 | ↓ |
| Stripe | D47/100 | 10 weeks | 89% | 78% | 445 | → |
| Snap | D45/100 | 8 weeks | 82% | 85% | 445 | ↓ |
| Lyft | D49/100 | 10 weeks | 84% | 60% | 423 | ↓ |
| Twitter/X | F28/100 | 4 weeks | 62% | 35% | 2847 | ↓ |
Score Legend
A
Excellent
B
Good
C
Average
D
Below Average
F
Poor
Scores are based on aggregate user-reported data, WARN Act compliance, and severance package analysis.
How We Score Fairness
1. Severance Packages
We analyze reported severance amounts relative to industry benchmarks and years of service. Packages below 1 week/year of service score lower.
2. WARN Act Compliance
Companies that comply with WARN Act requirements (60-day notice for layoffs of 50+) score higher. Mass layoffs without notice significantly reduce scores.
3. Non-Compete Clauses
Companies that frequently include non-competes score lower. Unrestricted non-competes or geographic/duration overreach score worst. California's blanket ban on non-competes scores highest.
4. Negotiation Transparency
Companies where employees report successful negotiations and reasonable flexibility score higher. Those with take-it-or-leave-it approaches score lower.
5. Non-Disparagement Clauses
Excessive non-disparagement clauses that silence employees about legitimate experiences reduce scores. Reasonable confidentiality agreements are neutral.
6. User Fairness Ratings
The most direct metric: employees rate their own experience fairness on a 1-5 scale. This is weighted heavily in overall scoring.
Methodology is updated quarterly as we refine our scoring model. All data is aggregated and anonymized. See something wrong? Help us improve by sharing your experience.
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Data Disclaimer: Fairness scores are based on aggregated, anonymized user-reported data. While we work to ensure accuracy, we cannot verify every submission. This data is provided for informational and comparative purposes only and should not be considered as financial, legal, or professional advice. Severance fairness varies greatly based on individual circumstances, location, industry, and personal factors. Always consult with a qualified employment attorney for guidance specific to your situation.