Red Flags in the Pink Slip: Steps you can take if you suspect you were wrongfully terminated
It can happen to anyone. You have been a good employee for years, with only positive performance reviews, your supervisor likes you and praises your work, you’re a model employee. But then, out of the blue, HR calls you in to give you a termination letter. What should you be on the lookout for? First, read the termination letter carefully. Look for what their stated reason for termination is. In New Hampshire, most workers are considered “at will”, meaning they don’t have an employment contract. At will employees can be terminated for any reason, or no reason, so long as the reason is not illegal. It is a discriminatory, illegal practice for an employer to terminate an employee based on their: age, sex, gender identity,…
