7 steps to take if you think you'll be laid off so you can have peace of mind if the unexpected happens

FILE PHOTO: People who lost their jobs wait in line to file for unemployment following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at an Arkansas Workforce Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, U.S. April 6, 2020. REUTERS/Nick Oxford
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The consumer goods company that owns brands such as Ben and Jerry's and Dove is cutting 1,500 management jobs.

The cuts are part of a plan to ramp up growth that was put in motion by Trian Fund Management, which recently acquired a stake in the company. 149,000 people are employed by Unilever.

It is a good idea to organize the documents and information you need in case you are let go, even if you are employed somewhere else.

A list of seven things to know from human resource and retirement experts was compiled by Insider. These tips are helpful for both people who have been laid off, as well as people who have been forced to take a leave of absence from work.

The story was published in May 2020.

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