Your heart is pounding. The meeting invite is on your calendar. You KNOW what's coming. They're trying to fire you for talking about your pay or workplace conditions, and they think you'll just walk away defeated. WRONG. An explosive Avonetics thread just blew the lid off the secret playbook every California employee MUST know before that dreaded meeting. The absolute, non-negotiable, number-one rule: DO NOT SIGN A SINGLE THING. No severance package, no exit interview form, no "standard" paperwork. Your signature is the weapon they'll use to silence you forever. Instead, you're going on the offensive. Start collecting your arsenal NOW. Every email, every text, every incorrect pay stub—this is the evidence that proves illegal retaliation. Talking about your salary with coworkers isn't just okay; it's a federally protected right. Firing you for it could be their biggest and most expensive mistake. The Avonetics community's top advice? Immediately contact the California Department of Labor or a specialized labor attorney. They live for these cases. While some suggested recording the termination meeting, be warned: California is a two-party consent state. Illegally recording the conversation will obliterate your case and could even lead to criminal charges against YOU. Stay silent, refuse to sign, gather your proof, and prepare to turn their illegal firing into your ultimate victory. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.