This is a great list, not mine, I am just sharing it (I left HE in 2011):
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What are the severance package details?
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Can I use personal holidays until I'm gone?
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What’s the policy about retirement and health plans during the last days at the company?
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Am I being let go with cause?
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Can I retire instead of being let go?
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Can I collect unemployment?
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Will I get my outstanding bonus (commissions if in sales)?
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What happens I chose not to sign agreement?
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Can I extend the time before I go another for x number of months (e.g., due to personal hardship)?
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Prepare and send goodbye email to colleagues.
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Check for Class Actions and/or prepare to file EEOC age discrimination suit?
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Post on thelayoff.com
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Save any HR related forms you can find
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Plan your reaction in case you are notified
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Keep your shoulders back and your chin high
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Go home to your family and begin again.