He went to a discussion about a salary increase and ended up getting laid off! This employee’s anguish went viral on social media:
Layoff is like a nightmare for every person working in the private sector. Everyone is worried about the danger of not having social security during the job for the individual. Various kinds of news keep coming from the industry regarding this. Another such case has come to light, which has become a topic of discussion on social media. According to the report of Money Control English, recently a contract employee has shared a shocking incident that happened with him on Reddit. According to the employee, he was about to discuss with the manager about his salary hike which was pending for the last few months, but in the meeting he was told that he is now being fired from the job.
‘I called for a hike, got a resignation letter’
The employee described his ordeal in a Reddit post, writing, “I was just laid off. My raise had been pending for the past few months, and I called my manager to discuss it. To my surprise, I was asked to resign and seek opportunities elsewhere.”
What was the company’s argument?
According to the employee, he was working on a contract basis with a major semiconductor company through its parent company. According to the employee, during the call, the company cited cost-related reasons for the layoffs. The post reads, “I was informed today that the major semiconductor company is paying my parent company less than the parent company is paying me. That’s why they want me to resign.”
Confusion regarding Severance Pay
The employee stated that he did not want to resign voluntarily and was instead seeking a severance package. He sought advice from the online community, asking, “I don’t want to resign and I want severance pay. Is there any way I can ensure this?”
Mixed reactions on social media
Many users have shared their opinions and advice on this post. One user suggested not resigning. Ask them to conduct all further communication via email. Also, re-read your offer letter and terms to ensure they don’t mislead you. Another user commented that contract employees don’t have many rights regarding termination and severance pay unless they are fired from the parent company.
The main reason for hiring on contract is to avoid paying insurance, severance, and EPF. One user, citing his own example, said, “This happened to me this month. Now, I’m sitting at home preparing for interviews. I received 6 months’ basic severance, which is equivalent to about 3 months’ salary.” This incident has once again sparked debate about the job security of contract workers and the way companies operate.
Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content shared on Reddit. Bussiness.com cannot independently verify these claims.
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