I was brought in for a touch base meeting with my new manager. I knew the meeting was not going to go well when I saw HR was in the call as well. I am not exaggerating when I say that the meeting lasted approximately 1-2 minutes during whip time the manager accused me of call avoidance on one specific day and informed me I was terminated immediately. I had not had any coaching nor had I been placed on a PIP. This was the very first time anything had even been mentioned. In addition, I was not allowed to ask any questions nor receive any further questions explanations. I was told the call was ended and they hung up. I have always kept track of my call/documentation times and was not even able to show them the information. I have already filed an appeal but am wondering if anyone has guidance on next steps?
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@an NO, talk to an employment attorney FIRST!!!
If you talk to HR first, they will create a reason to fire you for supposed “poor performance” and then preemptively build a case against you and potential lawsuit.
The person that said to contact HR is not your friend and is working on behalf of Humana with that advice!
@ah - HR not GR***
@OP - they silenced you and many of us for a reason. Definitely get a lawyer. I'd also file a complaint with GR and get the case number and reps name...not because it will help in any way, but because you need it documented.
@ac Yes, this. Make sure it is an employment attorney, one that specializes in this area. Most will not charge you for initial consultation and some will only charge out of any settlements.
It will not go to court but be settled outside court because in all honesty not worth the corporations time to simply pay you off and as part of the settlement require you to sign a waiver to not speak nor post ever again on the matter. They can afford to pay for your silence.
Time to call an attorney
I am so sorry this happened to you.
Get a lawyer