Well technically the worst (but absolutely legal) thing you can do, from their perspective is to be very well versed in your rights for the state or province you’re in. Is it a dismissal without cause? Then what severance are they offering? Did your negotiate it? Basically they’ll want you to sign something and promise not to sue - in exchange to signing this they’ll offer something. Negotiate that… Usually in the form of X weeks of pay per years of service at your employer, but X can vary and be negotiated. You can also negotiate a referral letter from your boss even though companies usually say “we don’t make referral letters” - as part of my package negotiation you will…
My guess is that this technique works better with a small company — trying to get cute with a multinational with the legal budget of a small nation (and ironclad contracts + knowledge of local regulations) might not work well.
Well technically the worst (but absolutely legal) thing you can do, from their perspective is to be very well versed in your rights for the state or province you’re in. Is it a dismissal without cause? Then what severance are they offering? Did your negotiate it? Basically they’ll want you to sign something and promise not to sue - in exchange to signing this they’ll offer something. Negotiate that… Usually in the form of X weeks of pay per years of service at your employer, but X can vary and be negotiated. You can also negotiate a referral letter from your boss even though companies usually say “we don’t make referral letters” - as part of my package negotiation you will…
I hope it helps!!
Mfw I work in an “at will” employment state.
What happens when they refuse to negotiate? Do you then sue?
My guess is that this technique works better with a small company — trying to get cute with a multinational with the legal budget of a small nation (and ironclad contracts + knowledge of local regulations) might not work well.
No. You can almost never sue. At-Will employment is the standard almost everywhere.
But you can typically claim unemployment if you’re terminated without cause.