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on the condition he did not accept a position with a competitor
during that period. The letter further stated that should
petitioner accept employment with a competitor, Millipore reserves
the right to terminate petitioner’s monthly salary payments as well
as his right to exercise his stock options.
Shortly after the meeting with Mr. Gilmartin, Millipore’s vice
president of human resources instructed petitioner to turn in his
company badge and keys. After doing so, petitioner met with an
out-placement representative and then was asked to leave the
building. Petitioner took a few personal items from his desk,
placed them in a box, and walked out of the building. Petitioner
was very distressed and considered suicide.
At midday, Millipore employees from around the world
telephoned petitioner, inquiring about a general distribution
memorandum (issued that day) that announced his departure from the
company. The memorandum read:
The history of Millipore is full of individuals who have
shaped the success of our company. Alain Massot most
certainly has been among the most significant of these
people. In recent months, however, it has become
increasingly apparent to Alain that his interests were
not being fully satisfied within our organization.
I am sorry to report that Alain will be leaving Millipore
this month. I have every confidence that he will be
greatly successful in whatever endeavors he chooses.
Alain departs Millipore with my sincere thanks and with
the best wishes of all of us.
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