I delivered a resignation letter, but my company still needed me after my anticipated term date.

Anonymous

July 5,2022 at 5:23PM UTC

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I delivered a resignation letter, but my company still needed me after my anticipated term date. I agreed to stay on and we agreed to revisit whether I would continue working at determined future dates. Nothing was formally written to me at that time. They are now formalizing an agreement for me to sign and one of my conditions was that upon my term date, I would be termed by the company, and therefore eligible for severance. My leader didn’t think that would be an issue. But HR says because I tendered my resignation, I am not eligible for severance, but I disagree since I didn’t terminate on the date I wrote in my letter and continued working, which to me, means they did not accept my resignation. I think I effectively rescinded it by continuing to work. No one advised me that I should formally rescind my letter. How do I convince them that my resignation was rescinded?

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AnonymousJuly 5,2022 at 5:28PM UTC
They could have tricked you into getting an out of giving you a severance. You may want to consult an attorney. Get a copy of their HR policy that addresses severance pay. Trust no one there. Get feedback from an attorney or look online and research more about severance parameters and find a scenario that closely relates to yours. This smells funky.
AnonymousJuly 5,2022 at 6:03PM UTC
Thanks!
AnonymousJuly 5,2022 at 5:49PM UTC
You document the amended termination date in writing and describe the lack of separation abd contined dates of continued work.
You need to address the formal letter to HR and copy the CEO abd any senior department heads that are aware of your continuous service.
Also, attached copies of all related emails and communications related to your continuous work.
AnonymousJuly 5,2022 at 6:02PM UTC
Thanks!