'Even high performers are expendable when they become a perceived burden to the company,' he said.
Nearly 1.6 million people in America lost their jobs in June 2025, according to USAFacts. Now, it doesn't necessarily mean that only poor-performing employees had to be laid off; in fact, many high achievers had to lose their jobs because of multiple reasons. But why? Well, employment lawyer Craig Levey (@craigleveyesq) explains why, and it's eye-opening for sure!
"When an employee with a proven track record of success is terminated, it’s usually for one of the following three reasons," Craig said, before explaining each factor triggering layoffs. The first reason, he said, is that when a new supervisor takes charge. The man explained that if the supervisor and subordinate don't get along well, the former may perceive the employee as a threat to their position, and hence the latter faces termination.
"The second reason is a change in the ownership of the company or general management," Craig said. He interpreted that the new management tends to reassess the company and its functioning, and while doing so, they may decide to let go of certain individuals if they are no longer required. The third reason that the man listed was that the very "high-performing" employees are sometimes considered a "burden" for the company. Craig said that when they start complaining a lot about their work or request additional leave for various reasons, "Even high performers are expendable when...
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