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I don't think the firing would be the issue. It's more of a "we are changing what we promised you. Acknowledge this or leave" that might lead to claims. It d
by einhverfr 15y ago
I don't think the firing would be the issue. It's more of a "we are changing what we promised you. Acknowledge this or leave" that might lead to claims.
It doesn't seem that different from reneging on retro pay that an employee might have been promised for example.
- davidcuddeback 15y agoBut they're not changing what they promised. Stock option vest as long as you're still employed by the company. If the company fires you, your options stop vesting. The promise is in regards to the stock option vesting, not the length of your employment.
- danssig 15y agoSo the question becomes; why are they firing you? Is it to prevent you from keeping your part of the agreement or because you're crap? Stupidly, Zynga has proven that it was not the latter.
- einhverfr 15y agoThat is what it boils down to, really. And the thing is that even in an at will state, you still have contract considerations.