CEO tells employees ‘Don’t Leave,’ then forces mass resignations. What happened?

Reddit user shared his concerns after his wife's company was acquired by a larger organization. Initially, employees were reassured that no layoffs would occur, but the situation took an unexpected turn when they were suddenly asked to resign. The company claimed they would be offered jobs elsewhere, raising suspicions about the legitimacy of the move.

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The user explained that his wife had been working at the company for three years and was assured by the founder that the acquisition would be beneficial for all employees. However, she and her colleagues received an abrupt meeting invite where they were informed that they could resign immediately and would be provided opportunities in another company. This sudden development left her uncertain about her rights and whether she was entitled to severance pay. She scheduled a call later that evening to gain more clarity.

Following the call, the founder instructed employees to submit their resignation via email, promising to confirm it officially. He stated that she would receive her salary until March 31st along with two months of severance pay. To ensure proper documentation, the Reddit user advised his wife to send a well-structured email summarizing the discussion, explicitly listing the salary payment until March 31st and the promised severance package. He also suggested requesting a written confirmation to prevent future disputes.