I was fired after 16+ yrs & the owner told me that the reason for firing "I had badmouthed" her. No prior warnings. The event was during a talk with other employees & I spoke truths, with documentation to back up my stmts. I believe the true reason that I was fired is that I was the highest paid employee (at-will so does not matter). A friend called and was told that "She is on an extended leave of absence, we don't know when she will be back". This is an insurance firm and they are stating this so they will not lose any clients. They have not removed me from website. They are trying for sympathy to maintain clients. I have a 13yr old who had attempted suicide twice and was not able to take time off, firm too small . 1 day taken off so I could have him admitted for inpatient treatment.
