Today, I learned that I was laid off, but they didn’t give me any notice period or severance pay. The employer directly said they wanted to part ways. Honestly, I don’t know what to do about it. If anyone has been through this before, can you give me some guidance?
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5Ah yeah, you must definitely feel like all your plans have been canceled when you wake up in the morning. I also felt shocked when I was laid off. I immediately called the Labor and Social Security Communication Center, that’s 170. At first, they provide very clear information about where you need to apply.
So what was the reason for the termination? Severance pay, etc., may also depend on the employer’s justification for dismissing you unfairly. For example, if there is a performance issue and it has been documented as stated, you won’t have the right to claim anything. The specific details are important there.
If you say that the notice compensation was not given and the notice period was not utilized, according to the Labor Law, this is directly a matter for legal action. First, you need to send a notice via a notary and make your claim. Then, if necessary, you may have to go to a mediator. I would recommend that you do not take action without consulting a lawyer.
Let me add something, the employer told me that I was fired due to performance issues, but I never received any written warnings about this before. As far as I know, the employer needs to be able to document this, right?
Yeah, they always did it like this in our company too, where those being let go due to performance issues were concerned. There’s nothing in writing; they just say it face to face and send you off. I had referred a friend to a mediator, and the employer reluctantly paid. So you should definitely apply to a mediator.