<prompt> Human: This is my first thread. I thought I would post here for various reasons; in part to vent, in part for advice and in part just because it would be nice to know Im not the only one in this shit situation.The back story is that Ive worked at this company for a year and four months. Actually a bit longer but only a year contracted by them directly I work in IT. This was a fixed term contract for 12 months.I came into work as usual today and everything seemed fine. Then all of a sudden well, after Ive been in work two hours my boss asks me if Ive got five minutes. I say okay and follow him into a meeting room. Inside here is the director of the department the bosss boss. As soon as I sit down Im told theyve been making cuts and Ive lost my job. As an afterthought he says heres a letter. I was then asked to leave the building immediately, not return to my desk and not speak to anyone on the way out. Harsh.I really dont understand it because I was one of the most knowledgeable people in the whole department, I have learnt a lot and also implemented a lot of very lucrative improvements for the company. And received no bonus or recognition for it, I might add. Also I was the go to guy for most people with difficult problems and usually would fix them straight away.Anyway thats the venting part done. Here are my questions:1. Apparently I will be paid in lieu of notice. Is there any way to calculate that amount? Its in the letter but it would be nice to double check it.2. The letter states I will be paid for accrued but untaken annual leave. Again does anyone know how this is calculated? I had 16 days holiday remaining, not sure what that equates to.3. Is the letter legit or does it constitute unfair dismissal or something? Could just be a really poorly worded, impersonal letter.The letter reads:Further to our meeting today I am writing to confirm that your employment with the company will terminate with effect from today.The next paragraph just relates to payment in lieu of working and the accrued holiday payment.The last line reads:I trust this letter is self-explanatory. It isnt.So is that how people get fired? Ive honestly never been fired before and this is quite a lot to deal with, as well as the obvious financial implications, etc.Any help advice kind words would be appreciated.Thanks guys.  <response>: Thanks peeps. I have learned from sources that five other people were laid off as well. They must be trying to reduce costs. I thought maybe they were letting people go in order to hire others but that doesnt make sense as new people would need training on specialist systems. Anyway its probably for the best, I wasnt learning anything new there. Ill be on a higher paying temp contract soon enough 