What to do if 6 months ago I was told that my position at work was being eliminated but it has been delayed until who knows when?
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What to do if 6 months ago I was told that my position at work was being eliminated but it has been delayed until who knows when?
I have worked for this company for 20 years and there is a nice severance package I will receive. My job has changed and has pretty much become a part time job although i’m still being paid full time with benefits, I’m an hourly employee and I stay for 8 hours a day plus lunch break. I was discussing the situation with my supervisor and she told me the HR director/office manager was ready to fire me. Right now I’m not sure of my options are or what the company’s limitations are on firing me.
Asked on October 30, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Tennessee
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you are getting a severance package for being fired, and you don't know when that will occur, review the severance package and see if it is only available to you for a limited time. Sounds like you are being pulled around. Quietly speak with your state's labor department and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission about your next steps. It shouldn't be an issue if you can exercise your severance opportunity now. If you are concerned, talk those agencies and see if you can then begin dialogue with HR directly. Document everything that happens.
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