Facing Unfair Termination: How Should I Respond to My Company's Sudden Decision?

Dear Seniors, I am working in a company as an admin executive. They provided me with an appointment, and I joined on 13.10.2010. However, today, they are trying to terminate me without any mistake from my end. They recruited me from another company, and now they are treating me like this. What should I do? I need suggestions from you. I genuinely tell you that I have not made any mistake against the company. Please suggest what I should do.

Thank you all,
Raju

It is very sad to hear this news; I am very sorry. Okay, but without knowing about company Y, you went for an interview. After joining, did you agree to a bond for 2 years or 3 years? If it is there, you do not need to worry. You can sue the management for mischievous things towards you. So, my dear Raj, my sincere advice to you is to search for another job and be on the safe side. Or, try for any government job where you don't have all these problems.

Before you take any step ahead, I request you to understand this situation. Please find a mentor in this company who can help you understand why this has happened.

No matter how bad you feel, please take a step back and realize the misfit that led to this. It's important for you to understand it before you try anything to avoid future mistakes.

Now, once you get that information, do make an effort to rectify it. Requesting the management is a must, but there is no guarantee for you to retain the job.

I am not even sure if they are offering you any security money, i.e., advance pay. Please take this as a lesson, introspect everything that happened in this job, and use the intelligence in your future roles.

Whichever city you are in, please connect with the HRs from that city in this community and find yourself a job. My point is to use this incident to strengthen yourself and not break down.

Wish you all the best!

Regards,
(Cite Contribution)

Hello Raju,

(Cite Contribution) is right.

This would be a very apt example of one of my favorite quotes: "A mistake is a mistake only until you realize it, then try to correct it and learn from it. Then it's no longer a mistake; it's an experience—as long as the whole effort is wholehearted."

Just try to analyze why things went the way they did in your case. Please don't be so sure that you didn't make any mistakes; you may have done it inadvertently. I may say a few words with some intentions, but if it's understood in a totally different way by the other person, remember that finally it's the way my words are received that will define the consequences—irrespective of what my intentions were to begin with. It's my job to correct the situation/com-gap.

This is not the end of the world. I am sure there are other opportunities—just connect with other HR persons in your city through CiteHR.

All the best.

Regards,
TS

Every employee has the right to question the management about the reason behind their termination. Kindly do so with your management in a gentle way.

Hi Raju,

All appointment letters will have an annexure, known as an employment agreement. In that, there will be terms and conditions of employment, performance, and separation/termination. First, check if this is in place. It is strange that you are not given a reason. They should provide an explanation or indicate why you are being terminated. The situation with you could be any of the below (putting together some hypothetical situations from the information you provided):

1. If they do not give you any reason, I doubt if the company has any credibility, and your mistake is to join a company like this.

2. They may have conducted a background check and found something objectionable.

3. There might be something you know but have not mentioned here.

I suggest considering what others have mentioned. Learn from the situation, move on, and find another job for yourself. Post your resume and start networking for a suitable position. Take this as a learning experience. Even people who have achieved great success in the world, like Steve Jobs (Founder of Apple Inc), have faced setbacks. He was once ousted from his own company but came back stronger and proved his worth.

Now it's your time to prove yourself.

All the best for your career. Have a nice year ahead.

Vijay

I am saddened to hear such news. I don’t think you can do much as your appointment date is in October and you don’t have the eligibility or rights of a confirmed employee. Please check the terms in your appointment letter to see if you are eligible for any compensation from their side. Otherwise, it’s better to start searching for a new job and be more cautious this time.

Thank you,

Ranjith R.

Your post does not provide much detail. Secondly, the way you have presented it makes it seem like a one-sided attempt by the management to remove you. You have also mentioned that they are "trying" to remove you, so possibly you are still with them. Keeping all this in mind, I suggest the following questions that you should answer:

1. Is the role for which you have been chosen in line with your capabilities and interests?
2. Are you able to cope with the work pressure?
3. Is the company culture in tune with your individual nature and values?
4. Can you say with absolute certainty that there has been nothing wrong on your part in the last three months or so since you joined them (either behavioral or functional)?
5. Have you had good relationships with your immediate supervisor and colleagues in the short period that you have been with the company?

These questions will help you understand the facts about your situation. If your answers to all or at least 4/5 questions are "Yes," you have a case. If the answers are no, please consider looking for a change.

Actionable Steps in Case of Yes:

1. Speak to your department supervisor for advice. If he is the person asking you to leave, request him to explain the reasons.
2. If the supervisor is not helpful, meet with HR or any other senior personnel within the company with whom you can discuss.
3. Remember, be polite and have the attitude of a person who wants to understand the situation. Aggression will only serve to escalate egos.

While there are many other suggestions provided in other posts above, believe me, the company management would have safeguarded their position before deciding to terminate you, so confrontation will not be helpful.

Best wishes to you. I hope you can resolve this amicably.

Regards,
Subramani

I understand your plight, Mr. Raju. If this company closes its doors, remember that it is not the end. If you truly have the skills and competency, you will definitely find a job elsewhere.

Our idea is not to fight with anyone to claim our job or anything. There may be many reasons behind it. If you don't mind, may I share what I feel? An admin executive must be versatile and able to get things done meticulously.

I think you need to master your written communication (and probably oral communication) in English. After all, command over the language is essential to deal with government officers, local panchayats, statutory bodies, and, of course, employees.

Your current employer might have found this drawback in you and decided accordingly. It does not matter! Keep searching for a better job, and you will secure one for yourself soon.

My best wishes to you,

V. Balaji