"According to the regulations, the one-month pay in lieu of notice should be paid to me. But I am not at fault, and the company is terminating the employment contract without cause, so they should compensate me with N months of severance pay, a total of N plus one. I have worked here for five years, so I should be given six months of compensation."
Seeing that I was not as easily manipulated as the others, the HR representative forced a fake smile.
"Ms. Ashley Gomez, look, our company isn't huge. Downsizing to increase efficiency is in the company's best interest. It would be best if you understood that.
"Besides, this is company policy, and all the other employees have accepted this compensation. You can't be an exception..."
I understood my foot!
I looked at her hypocritical face. "Company policy cannot override national law. I repeat, please provide written notice and compensate me in accordance with labor law."
"You're really asking for the moon! "
Billy stormed in, his tone hostile.
I calmly replied, "According to labor law, this is what I deserve."
He sat down on the sofa, crossing his legs arrogantly, looking like a typical hooligan.
"What do you mean deserve? Ashley Gomez, you earn such a high salary, yet you're never in the office. The company hasn't pursued you for dereliction of duty, and offering you a month's salary is already a generous deal. You still want more compensation? In your dreams!"
I sneered, "Mr. Lewis, it's okay that you're new and don't understand. I can enlighten you.
"The company's business is the result of me running around and breaking my legs. If I stayed in the office all day, Vice President, your salary might not even exist."
His face darkened, and he pointed at me imperiously.
"In any case, the company won't keep a parasite like you! Either you transfer to a cleaning position, or you hand over your client resources and get out immediately!"
Arguing with a workplace thug only leads to frustration.
I took a deep breath.
"I'm the top performer and I haven't made any mistakes. I won't accept a transfer to another department. The company can either provide a written notice and compensate me.
"Or, please ask Mr. Lewis not to interfere with my work. I'm very busy."
"You! Ashley! How dare you talk to me like that!"
I let out a scoff.
Typical behavior of someone who had gotten a little power and thought they could boss everyone around.