IN this case, can he sue?

[jefferson1]

H1 guy resigned his old job and went to this new company(client) he was working as a contractor for the client, the new company (client)decided to lay off on the same day with two weeks notice. other people in diff scenario are also getting laid off.

 

[Raisins_72]

18 minutes ago, jefferson1 said:

H1 guy resigned his old job and went to this new company(client) he was working as a contractor for the client, the new company (client)decided to lay off on the same day with two weeks notice. other people in diff scenario are also getting laid off.

 

1. Do Not Sign Anything: The company will likely offer him a small severance package (maybe just the two weeks) in exchange for a release (a legal document saying he gives up all rights to sue them). He should not sign this without legal advice.
2. Gather All Documents:
   · The written job offer from the new company (client).
   · His written resignation from his old job.
   · The termination letter from the new company.
   · Any written communication about the job offer, his start date, and the layoff.
   · Pay stubs and the offer letter from his old job (to prove what he gave up).
3. Consult an Employment Lawyer (Highly Recommended):
   · Most employment lawyers offer a free initial consultation.
   · They can assess the strength of his case immediately.
   · They will write a demand letter to the company's HR or legal department. This is a formal letter outlining the legal claims (promissory estoppel, wrongful dismissal) and demanding a higher, fairer severance package. The vast majority of these cases settle at this stage. The company knows its potential liability is higher than two weeks' pay and would rather avoid a lawsuit.
 

[AndhraneedSCS]

35 minutes ago, jefferson1 said:

H1 guy resigned his old job and went to this new company(client) he was working as a contractor for the client, the new company (client)decided to lay off on the same day with two weeks notice. other people in diff scenario are also getting laid off.

 

Sue whom? the client? It depends on the state, but for Contractors, I don't really see an option.

[citizenofIND]

Unless it is mentioned in papers nothing much to do. 

[Kakynada]

Employer can terminate anyone anytime, they dont need any reasons also. This would be in one of the documents