Just got laid off without any notice. When I asked if they could explain, they said no. I have been a top performer and one of the most tenured people on the team. I expressed interest in joining another team (program management to product). My boss and SVP were very supportive of me doing this initially, but now it seems like that’s why they fired me. When talking to my colleagues, they said my manager told them that the company didn’t have positions I was interested in. Do I have a legal case?

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And that’s why we need unions

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Most tenured most likely means you are the most expensive. I would fight for glowing letters of recommendation in hand right now more than anything. LinkedIn endorsements, etc.

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Yes it’s horrible but it’s done everywhere. The only time that I know of that people got legal involved was due to harassment, family planning, or health issues.

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This is so bizarre. Sorry this happened to you.


I’m not sure if there’s legal grounds for this though. Depends on your state too. Talk to an employment lawyer

It depends on you state. In California, it’s an at will state so they don’t need a reason to fire you. But again it depends where you are located.

Yes I’m in California! But isn’t it not okay that they asked me to express what I’m interested in and then used that against me?

Didn’t sound like they broke any laws.

Unfortunately, they don’t need to give notice and they don’t need any reason.

That’s not a protected class so I see no legal case. You expressed you are not interested to stay in your role / group long term, it’s valid they could consider this during layoffs.

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