No handover, no final instructions.

Finally, the boss had no choice but to reach out.

In contrast, firings require proper documentation, making them harder to mask aslayoffs.

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She explained that more often, companies encourage voluntary resignations for performance-based issues rather than outright terminations.

Faronbi stressed that failing to handle offboarding correctly can kick off the door to legal drama.

Whileemployersarent legally required to disclose reasons for termination, Faronbi emphasized that transparency helps ease tensions and avoid backlash.

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Others also mentioned that these situations are often rooted in poor management decisions and corporate negligence.

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