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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP- it doesn't sound like there is anything to do here except move on. It's unfair. 
In future, specific instances of mistreatment should be documented. [b]Your cousin may have had a case for hostile workplace if she had documented, refused to sign the paperwork, and threatened a lawsuit. [/b]I'm not sure how it would have worked out- but under those circumstances the company may have considered more severance and a glowing letter of recommendation. [/quote]

+1  I also disagree with the other PPs that it doesn't matter why she was let go.  Before signing any documentation, a person should always be very clear on the nature of the termination.  Is she being fired for cause?  Is she being laid off?

Based on the agreement she signs, what is the employer allowed to say or not say if a future prospective employer calls them to verify her employment?

While other PPs think it's all fine and dandy, that stuff matters A LOT.  Many employers are very touchy about whether or not you've been fired from a previous job.  If there was no cause and they want her to sign an agreement, she should have something from them specifying that she is not being fired for cause.

She was at this job 2 years, not 2 months.   When she starts applying for new jobs, they will want to call her former employer. [/quote]

Like most employers, they will provide dates of employment, position last held and confirm salary, which is basically a neutral reference.  The severance agreement and general release she signed likely had a mutual non disparagement clause.  Lawyer speaking...[/quote]

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