Legal Question in Employment Law in Michigan

termination

A collegue I know is concerned over a possible termination to his employment.

Rather than waiting for a possible firing, is it acceptable to create a resignation letter dated prior to the final meeting with the employer?


Asked on 7/07/03, 2:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

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Re: termination

He might profit better from a negotiated release. He should get the facts and then try to negotiate them letting him go on terms favorable to him (such as a lump payment, outplacement services and continued insurance, to replace him going on unemployment). Resigning a job without another one in the hand in this economy just seems foolish, and may cut off his right to recoup the unemployment to which he would presumably be entitled.

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Answered on 7/08/03, 9:19 am


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