Why do employers force people to resign? Isn't that the same as firing them? It's almost like resign or else sentence. What is really the truth behind the matter?
2007-06-27 02:54:01 · 6 answers · asked by lookinforexcitement 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
In addition to the other good points given, it also lets them not pay you unemployment. You cant get it if you quit. Your state will only pay it if you are fired. It could be a very difficult possition to be in depending on where you are in your career & what type of career you have.
It happend to my wife years ago, they asked her to resign (she was telling them that they needed to make certain policy changes to be compliant by law), & she refused; they told her that they would give her bad recomendations, it would look bad for her, etc... Even though they scared her quite a bit, she held her ground because they were doing it without cause. She filed for unemployment & they tried to dispute her claim in court. She won.
2007-06-27 03:58:33 · answer #1 · answered by ricks 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing illegal about them cutting your pay, so no lawsuit there. And sorry, but if you were making $6 an hour more than average for your position, why wouldn't they cut your pay? The only chance you'd have for a case for a lawsuit is if you could prove you were let go because of your age. From your description, doesn't sound like you have a case there. If you resign, the only way you'd get unemployment is if you lie to the unemployment people and say you were fired, and the employer goes along with your story.
2016-05-17 09:02:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, with "voluntary" resignation there is a separation package that may include continued salary, accrued benefits and additional vesting in profit sharing or contribution to a 401k, and health benefits, all for a negotiated period of time. In return, you will probably have to agree that you will not sue for age discrimination or other causes. Perhaps the employer will agree to give you a favorable recommendation for your next job.
If you are fired, few if any of the above perks apply.
2007-06-27 03:08:06 · answer #3 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forcing someone to resign is more humane. On the other hand, if a person is fired it might be difficult for him to find a job BUT the company may also be trying to save money; e.g. avoiding payment of termination benefits, etc.
Peace and blessings!
2007-06-27 03:06:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually it is for the employee to 'save face' at not being fired. Sometimes there are financial implications as well in people's contracts, where they can keep stock options or something if they resign, but not if they are fired.
2007-06-27 02:59:46 · answer #5 · answered by Alpha Dog 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would rather resign than get fired from a job. It will be easier to explain when your next employer wants to know why you left your previous job. I've only had a couple of places ask on their application or online, 'were you ever fired from this position? if yes, please explain.'
2007-06-27 03:56:11 · answer #6 · answered by Karen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋