I was laid off last week, but the work at the company ended suddenly before my notice period was over and I was let go immediately. They told me that I should request my severance pay from the place I worked, but honestly, I don't know what steps I should take. Has anyone experienced this process? Also, I don't think there was a justifiable reason shown, can I appeal?
I've had a similar experience. I was getting ready to go to work in the morning when I got a call saying, 'Don't come in anymore.' It took me a month to receive my severance pay. I didn't file a lawsuit for reinstatement, but I did send a warning letter through a notary first, you should try that route too.
A friend of mine found themselves in a similar situation. First, they submitted a petition to the Ministry of Labor, then they went for mediation. It can be a bit of a hassle, but you'll get results, don't give up.
So how many days was the notification period exactly? For example, was it less than 2 weeks that the employer might think the payment is not mandatory?
We really misunderstand this "claiming rights" issue, don't we? Employees sometimes don't acknowledge that employers can also find themselves in difficult situations. For example, why were those jobs cut? Is there bankruptcy involved?
If you look a bit into the Labor Law, Article 17 clearly states the notice periods and payments. If they dismiss you without just cause, they are obliged to pay this compensation. If the process drags on, you will need to go to mediation, so look into that.
Thank you all, I took note of what you said. My notification period was 4 weeks, and I left before it was completed. There is actually no bankruptcy situation in the company; they said there was an economic squeeze, but no official statement was made. I will immediately research the mediator.
This excuse of "work being cut off" is being widely abused. The worker puts in effort and expects to receive their due, but when the employer is in a tight spot, everything suddenly changes. This power imbalance always falls on our shoulders.
But I heard somewhere that if the employer's business comes to a halt, they don't have to pay any compensation or anything. After all, if they're going bankrupt, where are they supposed to find the money?
