My previous employee was just purchased 6 months ago and the new owner is closing the ESOP. I left my former employee 2 years ago and have not been paid my shares yet. I understand they have up to 6 years to pay. The current employees are being paid out at 2X the share value. I was told that terminated employees will only be paid at face value not the 2X - is that legal? I guess the question is - are my shares still valid shares as a terminated employee?