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My employment was terminated February 23rd 2016. I worked at this hairsalon for over 13 years. On Friday February 19th i rolled a stool out of the way to gain clear access. As i was rolling the stool in a secure location, i commented, " and i have to move the stool, yet again". A client made a formal complaint to the owner. I was asked to have a meeting with the owner, which never happened. Then i was asked to sign a letter stating that i would write letters of apologies to the stylist and the client in question or my employment would be terminated at once without termination pay. I did not sign this letter. Although i did agree to write letters of apologies. I then received an email terminating my employment because i did not show remorse for my actions. Since i did not have a computer i did not know my employment had been terminated. What should i do?

My employment was terminated on 01.24.2017. I was given separation package (bare minimum) and I have to return signed papers no latter than 02. 03.2017. Since they had no valid reason to fire me except telling me that I was not enough enthusiastic about new changes coming up at work I think I should do something about this. Question: What will happen if I do not sign dismissal papers and decide to pursue a claim against them.Will they take away my pay which suppose to go until July 21, 2017 or I will continue to receive it? I read somewhere that If I sign I wave any right to do any action. That is clear to me, however what will happen in the event of not signing?

I HAVE been with the company for 17 yrs.. I had a job evaluation today and my performance was not good. The department had 2 girls and one left and I am doing part of the girls work since March. Now they want implement a performace improvement plan to assist me in meeting the performance standards. if there is a failure to meet performance standards then it can result in discilinary action, up to and including suspension without pay or termination of employment. I am 70 yrs old and never had performance problems but since the other girl left I am working lunch hours to keep up but according to my supervisor I should have no problem if my time was better used..I feel they are trying to make me leave so they dont have to pay serverance. I am planning not to go into work on monday nor call her, so if I am let go do they have to give me a serverance or because I did not go back to work with no word, and they fired me can I get a severance.

I have just been terminated..and was wondering how much they owe me for termination pay ..after 24.5 years of service

HI I have a question here. I was an employee for the City of Burlington but was terminted just a few days shy of my 3 month probation. On my letter of termination, I was informed that there were concerns with my skills for a graphic design technician and I was under performing. They also state that they have put efforts to help me improve. Problem is, there was no such effort to help me improve. No warnings or any discussion from my supervisor until the day of my termination. I was blindsided by this as there was no warning. I know personally I work hard and if there was any issues with my performance, I should have been told or discussed with my supervisor. I feel that I was terminated wrongfully without any proper reasoning as I asked HR what I did wrong and they refused to elaborate. Is this something I should consult a lawyer and build a case or simply a waste of time? Your input will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.