Analysis

November 30, 2022

What happens to stock options if you’re laid off?

Here's what happens to your stock options if you lose your job


Freya Pratty

6 min read

In place of the big bucks that larger corporations can offer employees, early-stage startups typically offer equity — a way to incentivise employees of young businesses by giving workers a direct stake in the success of the company. (Sifted has a handy guide explaining how startup equity works.

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is a senior reporter and investigations lead at Sifted. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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