I had a meeting with HR yesterday, and they informed me that my contract will end in 9 days. They stated that my position is being eliminated due to departmental restructuring and that it wasn't performance-related. I requested written confirmation of this decision, and they promised to send the documents later. However, shortly after the meeting, I received an email from HR with a resignation letter template, asking me to submit it as if I was leaving voluntarily for "personal reasons." I responded firmly, stating that I would not resign since the company is the one ending my employment. HR insisted that the resignation letter was for "administrative convenience" and wouldn't impact me. When I pressed about how it might affect my unemployment benefits or final pay, they dodged the question, saying they couldn't give legal advice. They also hinted that refusing to sign could delay my exit paperwork, which felt like a threat. My manager later reached out to me privately, mentioning that HR had asked other contractors to do the same thing in the past. I've been keeping all communications and have asked HR to confirm in writing that my contract is ending at their request, but they keep reminding me to submit the resignation letter instead. I'm really concerned about the implications of signing something that misrepresents my situation. Is this a common tactic in HR, and do they have any legitimate reason for needing a resignation letter when they’ve already decided to terminate my contract?
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