Hey hey antiwork!
So the place I work (4 employees) is getting purchased or “merging” with another company in 1 month. I'm being wishy-washy in my phrasing as my boss won't tell us straight how the deal is structured but regardless here are my concerns:
- my last paycheck didn't come from my employer's usually company name but from the owner personally. I suspect he's already dissolved the company in anticipation of this move.
- He's had separate meetings with us all to ask if working at the buying company would be “something we're interested in.”—which makes me think having a new job/position is not assured.
- If this is happening above-board, can I renegotiate my salary with the new employer?
My primary concern is somehow I get in a spot where I'm not officially fired just ghosted on given that it seems my company doesn't even exist anymore. How can I ensure I'm eligible for unemployment if this all goes wrong? THANKS ALL!