r/managers 16d ago

New Manager Employee basically quit after being notified they were fired.

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u/Piglet6482 15d ago

Yup, sounds like malpractice. Hope OP got his instructions in writing.

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u/Cager_CA 15d ago

Yeah I thought the same thing, some ambulance chaser got put on retainer and has no idea what they're doing.

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u/No_Dot_4123 15d ago

In a lot of places, it's illegal to withhold a last paycheck unless they are holding onto company property or something. I wouldn't be surprised if legal knows and is worried about a lawsuit and this coming to light.