Getting retrenched can understandably leave you shaken and unsure of what to do next. The loss of financial stability and job security form just one part of the picture; there’s also the fact that you may feel betrayed, confused and frustrated. Here’s what you should do if you’ve been retrenched from your job. Check your employment contract (and get a referral letter) When the news has been delivered by HR or your reporting manager, ask about next steps in the process — such as whether you’ll be able to encash your remaining days of leave. Companies typically issue official letters of retrenchment, so if you don’t get one, insist on it....