I Wasn't Put On The Schedule So I'm Fired, Right?

Not so fast. Maybe just wishful thinking by an employee who's fed up with their job. I regularly hear this reason for separation from employment. This is not to say it's not a valid point, but the question is whether it's enough to infer that you are no longer an employee? The simple answer is no, it's not enough. The mere act of taking an employee off the schedule doesn't necessarily mean you're fired. It could mean that you've been scheduled on another day, or you're merely suspended or you're to come in and talk to your supervisor. I know the "buts". For instance, "But, my entire name has been erased from the schedule and that always means you're fired, since I've been working there." Or, "But, they didn't call me." It could be a mistake by the schedule person. There are a whole host of reasons why your name is not listed or you are not scheduled. Don't assume it's because you've been fired. Always get confirmation from your supervisor of his/her intentions before you determine you've been let go. Has this happened to you?