" The website for the Obama Department of Labor notes, "Severance pay is often granted to employees upon termination of employment.

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One daughter-in-law was given a 36 million euro termination of employment contract.

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Though options generally have a lengthy exercise period to allow the holders to see if the shares are increasing in value, upon termination of the employment relationship or as the option nears expiration, the holder may have to make a quick investment decision.

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