Just got laid off, what should I do first? - what worked for you?

I lost my job as a graphic designer and I am not sure what to do first. This is my first time dealing with any of this. I have a few weeks of savings and a rent payment due. Which steps were urgent?

Ask for your final pay, unused leave and any documents in writing before you leave, if you still can.

File for unemployment right away. Do not wait for severance decisions. The date you file can matter.