Staff Layoff Benefits

Harvard provides a number of resources to employees facing layoff. Your HR department is available to answer any questions and to provide assistance during this process.

The Layoff Resources & Benefits Overview provides important information about benefits continuation, severance, internal and external assistance for staff facing layoff.

In addition, various departments within Harvard Human Resources are available to help you in your transition or to answer any questions you may have. For more information, contact any of the following departments:

  • Labor Relations – 617-495-2786
  • Benefits – 617-496-4001, benefits@harvard.edu
  • Center for Workplace Development – 617-495-4895

Also see, the Benefits Eligibility – Special Situations Overview for information on COBRA health coverage.