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I was fired from a bartending job because on my last shift a man was stabbed right in front of me and because I served the man (he was not intoxicated) they want to let me go to make the bar seem like they have done something to better the situation. My co-workers were all aware of my job termination before I was notified. I walked into work today to get my schedule and alas, I was not on it. My manager had told everyone in the work place about it yet did not inform me. I have ben with this job for 2 years and I rely on this income to support myself. My manager has still yet to call me and inform me that my job has been affected. Is there a way I can collect severance for the loss of income and the breach of confidentiality? please tell me my options, Thank you for your time.. Melissa
Yes, you are entitled to severance since this would be, at law, a termination without cause. The confidentiality issue does not factor into the analysis. You should speak with an employment lawyer close to where you live. Depending on your age, you could be entitled to 2 - 4 months of severance.