I worked at a big corporation and my boss "let me go". I know it's employment at will in California. I felt what was done to me was uncalled, inhumane, and unprofessional. So I wrote an email to the VP of the department what happened and to let him know how it can improve in the future, I did not ask for a reponse or was expecting it. He wrote back and "heartly" invited me to meet with him for breakfast to discuss this.
Why is the VP doing this? Is he afraid Im going to bring a lawsuit against the company? Should I tell him everything that happened or should I keep shut. I'm 22 and just graduated college and this was my first job right after.
Couple facts: Boss lets me go and when I ask why he told me in the email that it was due to budget constraint. Boss tell employees that too when they question him what happened to me. A few days later he goes to other employees and ask if they have friends to do the job I was doing. Thats just a part of it....
2006-08-03 09:20:30 · 4 answers · asked by SL1983 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Interesting situation. I understand California has some of the most progressive laws favoring employees in the U.S.
I would say it actually hurts the company to provide the basis of termination as "downsizing" as generally unemployment benefits are given to those who are let go because of this as opposed to a termination, say, for violation of company policy.
Based on this, and on the fact that they are forcing the remaining persons to shoulder the burden, I believe the VP is acting in good faith and they simply can't stay afloat with all of the employees.
Another issue: are you a minority? Does the company have more than 20 employees? They may be concerned with an EEOC discrimination claim. Keep in mind that you have only about 60 to 90 days to file an EEOC claim if you feel that is the basis for the termination. Hope this helps--good luck!
2006-08-03 09:33:42 · answer #1 · answered by AJGLaw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to lunch with the VP and tell him what happened. Maybe he is having other problems with this boss and thinks maybe something needs to be done.
2006-08-03 16:25:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to lunch with him see what he has to say. It can't hurt , besides you know what they say about the greasy wheel.Maybe the VP has other ideas for the boss.
2006-08-03 16:29:46 · answer #3 · answered by locksniffer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called an Exit Interview. Be candid, but don't burn any bridges. A classy, professional exit can often open more doors than were closed.
2006-08-03 16:46:21 · answer #4 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋