"问题是, 朋友能向公司要赔偿金/抚恤金, 或其他形式的补偿类资金吗? " --- Maybe. an experienced lawyer could be very helpful. no "免费咨询律师" please !!
My former boss passed away years ago because of Depression & office politics. I am still suffering from that painful loss ......
I have been laid-off many times and life was better after each layoff.