LegalWorx often handles cases where the employee has a (new) manager who can predict the future. (Technological) developments are then underway and the manager expects that this will change the company.
When such a situation arises, often an (older) employee is addressed who no longer wants the (new) manager on his team. The reason then often given is that the employee is unlikely to perform well in the future once future changes are implemented.
Such thinking is of course totally unsupportable and will never stand up in the district court, and yet this reason is often used. When a manager has had the above conversation, the employee often thinks "I'll leave because I don't want to work here anymore" and proactively starts looking for another job. This is a reaction which - emotionally - makes perfect sense because no one wants to be in an uncertain situation and especially not when it comes to your income.
The manager knows there is no record based on poor performance - it hasn't even happened yet - and offers a settlement agreement (VSO) on. The employee is often already busy looking for another job and has no energy left to negotiate terms properly. This is such a waste, the employer has absolutely no reason for dismissal and with the situation outlined above, the employer still gets rid of the employee easily and cheaply.
Always enlist LegalWorx's help in the event of a dismissal, rather too early than too late. LegalWorx's employment lawyer will ensure precisely that there is no (unnecessary) escalation and will often negotiate a better settlement. Assisting yourself is just not helpful because you are on an "emotional rollercoaster".
Verification of settlement agreement
Do you have a settlement agreement received and want to have everything checked to make sure it is correct? Please contact us via WhatsApp, call 085 080 5482 or send a email; our employment lawyer will be happy to talk to you. And provide the answers to all your questions.
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