What is the name of your state? New York
I was in a terrible situation with a very abusive boss who has a small firm (total 4 people full-time). I was actually doing very well at it despite his attempts to tie my hands and his daily condescension and criticisms. I brought in a great deal of business for him, and since a number of big deals were about to close (that I was responsible for, and in which he was to make on average $200,000 apiece on) he fired me really so he doesn't have to pay me what he should pay me.
On Friday he confronted me with some made up stories and when I suggested he fire me and put it in writing he said that wasn't necessary, I should just leave. He eventually gave me a contract to sign that is draconian in that it limits me suing him for any reason whatsoever (it lists every Labor Law ever made), including helping someone else in a lawsuit against him. He did this in exchange for 6 weeks worth of my base salary.
My first question is, if I don't except it, and I am not "fired" then what should I do? Do I need to go back to work? Should I apply for unemployment and consider my options?
I was in a terrible situation with a very abusive boss who has a small firm (total 4 people full-time). I was actually doing very well at it despite his attempts to tie my hands and his daily condescension and criticisms. I brought in a great deal of business for him, and since a number of big deals were about to close (that I was responsible for, and in which he was to make on average $200,000 apiece on) he fired me really so he doesn't have to pay me what he should pay me.
On Friday he confronted me with some made up stories and when I suggested he fire me and put it in writing he said that wasn't necessary, I should just leave. He eventually gave me a contract to sign that is draconian in that it limits me suing him for any reason whatsoever (it lists every Labor Law ever made), including helping someone else in a lawsuit against him. He did this in exchange for 6 weeks worth of my base salary.
My first question is, if I don't except it, and I am not "fired" then what should I do? Do I need to go back to work? Should I apply for unemployment and consider my options?