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1) I work in a company 6 years 2) 5 years as manger 3) District manger came to store one night (Nov 14). And said management decided already. They give me three options. First, demo. Second, company can layoff me, so I can get UI. But I need to sign an agreement with the company, not going to sue them. 4) I ask when happen if I don’t choice, then she said company will dismiss me base on unsatisfied performance. And give me only 2 weeks notice. Because verbal warning has been given (but its not true… I never get any kind of warning or any kind of formal performance review in whole 6 years of employment.) 5) I would say I rather layoff form the company. Then she ask will it be ok if work another 2 weeks as notice. I say no, its no point to stay longer. 6) Then I finished my shift after another 2 hours and leave my key for the store to her and count all the money in the cash till together make sure all ok 7) Company accountant call 2 days later (Nov 18) ask for details and agree it unprofessional dismissal. And Say will contact owner and prepare a package. 8) And the district manager told staff in my and other store. Verbal warning and Couples warning letter has been issue, thats why I quit my job. What should I do in this case?? Please advice, thanks.

I am a life and health insurance senior claim examiner. I have been working for my current employer for almost 10 years. The company was purchased by another group in 2009. Since then, the new high management from the US is trying to make changes. The Claims manager has been changed 4 times. Since Nov 2013, the management put in place a "performance improvement plan. My files are audited in a very unfair manner, obvously with the purpose to show poor performance. I am 62 and a half years old. My job is very narrowly specialized and my chances to find another job are minimal. I am now threatened to have my employment terminated. What are my recourses and my rights in such situation? This impacts very negatively my health - I have a heart condition. Thank you for responding.

Was asked to resign as I worked second job.

I worked at a large chain owned casino as a server/bartender. I have worked in food and bev for years at various establishments, never had any issues. I am an honest and hard working employee. I was at the casino for 1-2 years when they brought me into a room, accused me of theft (not true at all) and terminated me. They then had a police officer escort me from the building in front of all co workers and took me to the station where they charged me. Since then, I have filed a grievance with my union and the union lawyer was pursuing arbitration to settle. The police never brought the charges to crown counsel as they admitted there was no case and no evidence of theft. I was 5 months pregnant at the time of dismissal, and going onto maternity within 3 -4 months. The union lawyer originally seemed to back me and was on my side, but as of today is being very standoffish, pushing for me to settle. The casino has offered me a settlement of $1000 and a letter of resignation as opposed to dismissal. I feel this is not at all worth what I went through, but even more then that it tells me they are almost admitting to being in the wrong, but are not willing to make it right. I am supposed to be going to arbitration in a few days to hopefully fight for lost wages, and my job back which I really do not want, I just want them to give it back out of principal. What should I do? What is my next best step? My union lawyer is totally not on my side anymore and I cannot tell why or what her motivation is. I feel manipulated and bullied into making a decision at the moment and cannot waste my time or money.

I work for a family company, the manager their son did not want me there. He had the staff, spy bully, he even told them to refuse to give me any work. The manager has told the owners, to chose between him or I. For two years, they give me no work I only answer calls, I am constantly being yelled at for no reason, then I was receiving text messages threating from the manager telling me he is going to make my life difficult if I don't quit. They belittle me in front of other staff, personal issues at home (nothing to do with work) this morning they told me to stay home no notice and they refuse to take my call refusing to give me my pay that day told me they wil put it in the mail. Can a employer terminate under such reasons I have been bullied and have all documented