[x0x0]

Or, if you're going to make a scene publicly, at least let the lawyer advise you on it. Better to leave that in his or her set of things to threaten the company with. ie maybe you can negotiate a vesting agreement in exchange for a nondisparagement agreement.

Having been to a lawyer in really stressful circumstances, here's what you should do: Write down what happened, in chronological order. Be brutally honest about everything you did. Revise this a couple times. This way, you won't get emotional during the recounting and leave out crucial details. Differentiate claims and claims with proof. eg did your boss give you feedback? Written? ie was that a "good job" in the hallway or an excellent written annual review? Do you have a copy?

Then get a free consultation (they all do it) with a couple employment lawyers. Bring this paper, let them read it, and let them lay out your options. Bring any papers you've signed -- employment agreement, reviews, employee handbook, etc.

ps -- forward critical emails from your boss/cto to your personal account for safekeeping. Reviews, promotions, even negative feedback. Keep your own copy.

good luck.

[Gibbon1]

Yes, OP should totally STFU and quietly go to an employment lawyer.

[jdenning]

This is the correct advice. 1 week before vesting is pretty suspicious, but you need to talk to a lawyer before you do anything else.