====== Transcript: Termination - 2017/07/18 09:04 ====== * 00:05 - Charlene Abbot mentions I am being removed from employment. * 00:20 - Charlene describes that it is an At-Will employment and asks if I have personal belongings. * 00:40 - Charlene mentions that I cannot go back there and asks if I have anything there. * 00:50 - Charlene asks if there is anything there that I have to have immediately. * 01:02 - I mention that I couldn't think of anything. * 01:20 - Charlene mentions how this may be shocking. * 01:30 - Charlene asks about my keys and I have them over. * 01:40 - I ask for the justification for this termination. * 01:42 - Charlene mentions how it is At-Will and no cause will be listed. * 01:50 - Charlene mentions that it is mostly because it is “not a right fit”. * 02:08 - Charlene mentions that my access will be removed. * 02:36 - Stan leaves. * 02:42 - Charlene mentions how she does not get into the whys for termination. * 02:50 - Charlene mentions that I am eligible for unemployment. * 03:10 - Charlene mentions that Chad and Stan signed off and it was approved by the President. * 03:18 - I mention that “you would think that they would communicate with me”. * 03:25 - I mention how I have been experience a hostile environment. * 03:30 - Charlene asks if I filed official a complaint to Michael Snowden. * 03:37 - I mentioned that I have not yet filed a complaint but the hostile environment has gotten worse. * 03:41 - Charlene tells me what I can do now, and my options to file a complaint. * 04:00 - Charlene mentions what here main task is as an human resources person. * 04:20 - Charlene mentions how her thoughts on what is right or wrong is irrelevant. * 04:40 - Charlene states that is all she can tell me about it. * 04:50 - Charlene talks about my annual leave. * 05:05 - Charlene suggests that I should file for unemployment. * 05:10 - Charlene mentions that I should direct references to her and not Stan. * 05:30 - Charlene says that I can say whatever I want and that it leaves me hanging. * 05:50 - Charlene talks about retirement and insurance. * 06:03 - I state that I will definitely pull my retirement. * 06:20 - Charlene tells me how to get the refund/rollover. * 06:50 - Charlene mentions about being subjected to an additional 10% penalty. * 07:07 - Charlene talks about the 10% penalty and that they will ultimately take a total of 30%. * 07:30 - Charlene says to file it through a 1099-R. * 07:45 - Charlene mentions that I have an HSA account and all of that is mine. * 07:50 - Charlene asks how I use the HSA and I explain. * 08:15 - Charlene talks about OGB and other things that need to be done. * 09:00 - Charlene asks about personal belongings and I explain. * 09:30 - Charlene mentions that Stan says he is going to pack my items. * 09:40 - Charlene mentions what will be done if things are missing. * 10:05 - I mention the personal files on the computer and other items and Charlene responds. * 10:20 - Charlene asks about sending it on an e-mail and I mention that I have nothing memorized. * 10:55 - Charlene mentions about doing her best and maybe even getting a picture. * 11:25 - Charlene mentions how she wishes she could give me more clarity. * 11:40 - Charlene asks about the keys and I explain how they both lead to my office. * 12:15 - I mention the UPSs. * 12:24 - Charlene mentions that I can e-mail Michael Snowden before the end of the day. * 12:50 - Charlene mentions that I can say my piece to Michael Snowden. * 13:00 - Charlene mentions about when I made my harassment complaints before. * 13:05 - Charlene mentions that she did speak to Michael Snowden about the harassment. * 13:14 - I mention how they decided not to go to the meetings that Charlene had us take in resolution. * 13:25 - Charlene mentions that I am more than welcome to e-mail. * 13:40 - Charlene mentions that I should file for unemployment, regardless. * 14:10 - Charlene continues talking about my leave and payment. * 14:30 - Charlene insists that unemployment is not a lot, but is at least something. * 14:50 - Charlene mentions that her goal is that I am able to get another job. * 15:00 - Charlene finishes that I need to direct future employers to Human Resources. * 15:20 - Charlene mentions that I have to go through EEOC out of New Orleans if unemployed. * 15:45 - Charlene suggests that may be the route to go, but she doesn't know. * 16:00 - We talk about my property and I mention a few and give Charlene my cell phone number. * 16:50 - Charlene tells me the website to access to claim unemployment. * 17:20 - Charlene continues talking about unemployment claim. * 17:30 - Charlene tells me to use “No Cause” because no cause was given for my termination. * 17:55 - Charlene mentions that I am shell-shocked and may end up having more questions. * 18:15 - I mention that they never gave me my signed copy of my annual performance evaluation. * 18:30 - Charlene states that she will get that to me. * 18:40 - Charlene talks about giving me her cell phone and to ask her once as questions come. * 19:00 - Charlene mentions that I have done what I am supposed to do and exited properly. * 19:15 - Charlene asks for my employment card and I realize that I don't have it on me. * 19:35 - Charlene mentions that I will think of things once I go home. * 19:50 - Charlene mentions that I can contact her and Michael if I am going to file a complaint. * 20:20 - Charlene mentions that Michael Snowden will listen to what I have to say. * 20:50 - Charlene mentions that I should be putting my complaints in writing. * 21:15 - I mention how I didn't want to have to go to the process. * 21:25 - I mention their working behind my back, hostility, and favoritism. * 21:55 - Charlene wraps up meeting.