My manager accidentally sent out an email saying she's going to fire me?

Question

My manager meant to send an email to HR telling them to look for a replacement for me but instead it was accidentally sent to me. She said I was getting terminated 11/30. That has to be a breach of some ethical code. I want to get covered for unemployment. What can I do to ensure that I get it? I didn't steal anything. I was told by someone else not to sign anything, is that true?

Answer 1

If they have cause to terminate you then you will NOT be eligible for unemployment.

Whether or not they have cause has NOTHING to do with anything you may be asked to sign, and in fact refusing to sign could be seen as insubordination

(Depends on what you are being asked to sign)....



If you are asking about a write-up or counseling form; your signing it is irrelevant...

The manager can simply write on the form that you refused to sign, and have a witness make the same notation.

Signing does NOT imply that you agree, all signing does is verify the form was discussed with you....





The email may or may not have been sent to you in error but regardless it is NOT an ethical issue, it is appropriate for the management and HR to communicate and to make plans for replacing an employee...

Answer 2

What sort of "ethical code" do you think has been violated? She made a mistake. There's nothing unethical about that.



And you most likely won't get unemployment if you are fired for cause. If you're being let go because of financial or other personnel considerations, you may be eligible. Wait and see what they tell you when they let you go.



Don't sign anything you don't agree with.

Answer 3

She must be not pleased by your performance and intentionally sent you a message to make you quit before she fires you.