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[employeeQ]

So here's the scoop, I work for a large retail company and we just got bought out by an even larger retail company. I've been offered a retention page for 1 year and a severance once I'm severed. 6 months ago I had almost taken a job with another company but then was convinced to stay because they said they would "elevate my career" and "guarantee future growth" etc. But in reality they knew the company was getting bought out and just wanted my tribal knowledge to pass on to the new company. I am getting a severance and retention bonus offered to me (there's no contract to sign) so at least I'm getting that. Do you think I have a legal case though since they knew that the company was being sold and told me otherwise to stay?

Thanks!

 

[Zigner]

So here's the scoop, I work for a large retail company and we just got bought out by an even larger retail company. I've been offered a retention page for 1 year and a severance once I'm severed. 6 months ago I had almost taken a job with another company but then was convinced to stay because they said they would "elevate my career" and "guarantee future growth" etc. But in reality they knew the company was getting bought out and just wanted my tribal knowledge to pass on to the new company. I am getting a severance and retention bonus offered to me (there's no contract to sign) so at least I'm getting that. Do you think I have a legal case though since they knew that the company was being sold and told me otherwise to stay?

Thanks!

1: What US state are you in?

2: A case for what?

 

[cbg]

But in reality they knew the company was getting bought out

And your proof is what?

 

[eerelations]

So here's the scoop, I work for a large retail company and we just got bought out by an even larger retail company. I've been offered a retention page for 1 year and a severance once I'm severed. 6 months ago I had almost taken a job with another company but then was convinced to stay because they said they would "elevate my career" and "guarantee future growth" etc. But in reality they knew the company was getting bought out and just wanted my tribal knowledge to pass on to the new company. I am getting a severance and retention bonus offered to me (there's no contract to sign) so at least I'm getting that. Do you think I have a legal case though since they knew that the company was being sold and told me otherwise to stay?

Thanks!

Some questions:

1. What's a "retention page"?

2. What does "tribal knowledge" mean?

3. If you're not in the US, why did you post here?