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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.
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In order to be terminated without severance in most cases, the company would have to have just cause. It does sound as though they may be trying to create a case for a just cause dismissal. However, that does not mean that it will be sufficient.
In your case it is extremely important that you get legal advice before taking any steps. In particular, do not stop showing up to work before getting advice. It is possible that doing so may be taken as a resignation, in which case, you would not be entitled to any severance.
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In order to be terminated without severance in most cases, the company would have to have just cause. It does sound as though they may be trying to create a case for a just cause dismissal. However, that does not mean that it will be sufficient.
In your case it is extremely important that you get legal advice before taking any steps. In particular, do not stop showing up to work before getting advice. It is possible that doing so may be taken as a resignation, in which case, you would not be entitled to any severance.
Please phone the number below if you would like to set up a consultation with one of our employment lawyers.