51.   But until we speak up publicly about lewd advances or actions, we will continue to see this trend of accused harassers getting big severance packages to leave quietly.

52.   But, he acknowledged that unexpectedly high severance packages had wiped out reserves for the downsizing program.

53.   By not naming a successor store, it can more easily close the Emporium and ease workers out with severance packages, a source said.

54.   Carone said no decision has been made as to how many workers will receive which types of severance packages.

55.   Coaches will receive either a severance package or be reassigned, Bubb said.

56.   Coke spokesman Ben Deutsch said staffers involved in the cuts will receive severance packages.

57.   Companies are not obligated to offer a severance package, unless a union agreement or other contract covers this issue.

58.   Companies typically offer severance packages when people are being laid off.

59.   Contact an attorney who negotiates severance packages for senior executives.

60.   Corporations justify severance packages on the grounds that they free executives to impartially evaluate potential merger deals without worrying about their personal careers.