What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY
Today I was told that I would need to leave my company because I am not a "good fit". However, instead of firing me, my supervisors have told me that they want to keep me on for the next 60 days or until I find a new job. They also stated several times that I was welcome to "not show up tomorrow" or quit if I wanted to. It seems to me like they are basically trying to force me to resign rather than terminating me so they so not have to pay UI benefits. While I understand the potential "good nature" behind the gesture of allowing me time to find a new job, I now feel like I am in a very awkward position when it comes to returning to work tomorrow. I need advice on where I would stand with UI benefits at this point if I were to resign, because I am basically being told I have been fired, it is just delayed. Or if I have any legal recourse for being somewhat bullied into potentially resigning.
Today I was told that I would need to leave my company because I am not a "good fit". However, instead of firing me, my supervisors have told me that they want to keep me on for the next 60 days or until I find a new job. They also stated several times that I was welcome to "not show up tomorrow" or quit if I wanted to. It seems to me like they are basically trying to force me to resign rather than terminating me so they so not have to pay UI benefits. While I understand the potential "good nature" behind the gesture of allowing me time to find a new job, I now feel like I am in a very awkward position when it comes to returning to work tomorrow. I need advice on where I would stand with UI benefits at this point if I were to resign, because I am basically being told I have been fired, it is just delayed. Or if I have any legal recourse for being somewhat bullied into potentially resigning.