Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images Microsoft is offering up to 39 weeks of severance to most laid-off US employees. The company on Monday announced plans to lay off around 4,800 employees. The severance offer is similar to Microsoft's recent voluntary retirement buyout program. Microsoft is offering laid-off US employees up to 39 weeks' base pay for most US employees, according to severance offers reviewed by Business Insider. Microsoft on Monday announce