[Icemaster]

I'm sorry.

This sounds frighteningly similar to what happened to my Dad many years ago. He was also given a take it or leave ultimatum, pulled in counsel who sent the employer (large publishing house) a couple letters and had some chats. There isn't MUCH that could be effectively done about it, like was pointed out earlier it's at-will, BUT the mere hint of lawyering up and sending the message he was ready to throw down was enough for them to sweeten the deal considerably and let him leave on his own terms.

I don't know if that's worth it to you or not, but it couldnt hurt to at least ask someone.

I'm really sorry man.