You’re Fired

This is my story of how Sezzle, Inc., a multi-billion-dollar fintech, tried to crush me with two devastating words: You’re fired. In my view, it’s a tale of betrayal, questionable practices and a corporation’s attempt to silence a whistleblower who dared speak out. More than that, it’s about being accused of falsehoods and fighting to reclaim my truth. This is my perspective, shaped by my ongoing lawsuit, and I’m here to share it and inspire others facing similar battles to stand tall against injustice.

The Setup: A Promise Unfulfilled

In early 2023, I joined Sezzle as a Paralegal, and during my interview, the company highlighted my skills, noting their need for AML (Anti-Money Laundering) support to secure a bank sponsor - a move they believed would boost profits. About a month later, then General Counsel, informed me that the Sezzle Board had approved my appointment as AML Officer. I didn’t seek this role; it was offered to me, and I felt honored to accept.

What followed was a nightmare. I was suddenly juggling dual roles without a pay raise or official title change. I repeatedly asked the General Counsel if the extra responsibilities came with fair compensation. Determined to do my job, I created and wrote a 60-page Anti-Financial Crimes Policy from scratch for Sezzle’s bank sponsorship. This was a critical task for their compliance, yet, my requests for fair pay and an official title were ignored. This broken promise, detailed in my federal complaint, set the stage for the retaliation I faced.

The Betrayal: Speaking Out

As AML Officer, I believe I uncovered troubling issues such as Sezzle’s algorithm failed to report paid consumer balances, mistakenly sending borrowers to collections despite being current on payments. I believe this was a serious issue that could harm consumers and potentially violate financial regulations. In my view, these were protected activities under laws like the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Dodd-Frank Acts, as outlined in my lawsuit.

But speaking out, I believe, triggered a swift backlash. On March 11, 2024, the CEO called to say the General Counsel was fired, assuring me I was not going to be fired and that our Legal Team was exceptional. That same day, the Head of HR, suggested a meeting to discuss the fallout. On March 14, I met with him, reiterating the need for an official AML title, requesting a pay raise and flagging concerning practices. He promised to follow-up within a week which he never did. His silence spoke volumes. I felt a growing unease - my warnings were being ignored and I sensed retaliation looming.

On March 20, 2024, the Head of HR sent a glowing performance review signed by the CEO, with a significant raise and bonus. I was grateful, believing my efforts were finally valued. But that hope faded fast. On April 26, 2024 - the day my bonus and raise hit my bank account - the Interim General Counsel informed me that my AML duties were being reassigned. I was stripped of the role I’d been appointed to. This reassignment, I allege, was a direct response to my protected whistleblowing, setting the stage for my termination.

The Axe Falls: Fired and Misled

On May 28, 2024, after returning from two weeks of paid time off, the Interim General Counsel and Head of HR called me into a video meeting. I braced myself. “Terminate the position,” they said, and they also wrote “operated below grade performance” in my separation letter. During my entire career, I’d never been fired for my work performance - until that moment. Their claim was a blatant fabrication, contradicted by my personnel file, which showed no verbal or written warnings, only praise, including a performance award letter from the CEO himself.

I believe this was retaliation for my whistleblowing. I’d raised concerns about algorithm issues and title violations, and, in my view, Sezzle wanted me gone. Being fired wasn’t just a professional blow - it was deeply personal. I’d given Sezzle everything, working late nights, crafting policies and protecting their compliance and potential liabilities. 

Smearing My Name

Sezzle didn’t stop at firing me - they tried to destroy my reputation. In their court filings, they called me an “extortionist” over a severance counter-offer and falsely claimed poor performance. These allegations, now in public records on PACER, smear my name with every Google search. Potential employers have told me the litigation is “too risky,” shutting doors to new opportunities. I believe Sezzle’s actions are a calculated attempt to discredit a whistleblower who dared to challenge their practices.

The Fight: Going Pro Se

Over 15 months later, I’m still battling Sezzle in federal court as a pro se litigant and have a parallel case before the U.S. Department of Labor’s Administrative Review Board. My lawsuit alleges retaliation under the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Dodd-Frank Acts, violations of Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, wrongful termination, and breach of contract. The financial strain and looking for a new job test me daily. Yet, I fight on, driven by a resolve to expose what I believe are Sezzle’s wrongs. This fight is not just for me but for every worker facing corporate injustice.

The Call: Join the Fight

In spite of these hurdles, I’ve launched Constitution Law Group to empower pro se litigants. If you’ve been fired, smeared, or silenced, know you’re not alone. I believe the law is your shield and truth always prevails.

To the workers of America, as we approach Labor Day, let’s unite in the spirit of this historic celebration to prove that no corporation, no matter how mighty, can evade the unrelenting power of truth. 

Your voice matters - use it!

Warm regards,

Jackie Prkic

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this blog post are my personal opinions and experiences based on my ongoing lawsuit against Sezzle, Inc. (Case No. 1:24-cv-02624-PAB-NRN, U.S. District Court of Colorado and with the U.S. Department of Labor: ARB Case No. 2025-0074). This post is not intended to present definitive facts, as the case is still pending, and all allegations are subject to the legal process. For full details, readers should refer to the court documents available on PACER or the Department of Labor’s EFS system. I encourage readers to form their own conclusions based on the public record.

Today, I’m ripping the mask off Sezzle, Inc.’s vicious defamation campaign. I'm exposing how this corporate Goliath has repeatedly smeared my name, calling me an extortionist over a simple severance counter-offer and falsely claiming I was fired for poor performance. This isn’t just personal; it’s an assault to discredit a whistleblower who dared expose their wrongdoing. 

Sezzle’s defamation machine kicked into high gear during our ongoing litigation. In their court filings and hearings, they’ve painted me as a criminal, accusing me of extortion simply because I made a counter-offer. Never in my career have I faced such baseless attacks. No accusations of criminal behavior and no attacks on my work ethic, until Sezzle decided to unjustly smear me.

This isn’t harmless rhetoric; it’s a deliberate slander campaign with real-world devastation. A quick Google search of my name pulls up this litigation on PACER, the public court records system, scaring off potential employers. I’ve had multiple prospective hires tell me straight: “We can’t bring on someone in active litigation against a former employer - it’s too risky.” Sezzle’s lies have locked me out of opportunities, plunged me into financial uncertainty and assaulted my hard-earned reputation. 

But here’s the truth they can’t erase: just months before firing me, Sezzle praised my performance with a glowing review, a generous bonus and a raise. Their own chief executive chairman signed off on it! This isn’t poor performance - it’s retaliation for blowing the whistle on their unethical practices. Sezzle’s tactics are straight out of the corporate bully playbook: defame, distract, and destroy. 

In response to Sezzle’s onslaught, I launched Constitution Law Group to empower pro se litigants to fight back without deep pockets or fancy attorneys. This isn’t defeat; it’s defiance. If you’ve been smeared, silenced, or sidelined, know this: the truth is your weapon and the law is on your side. 

Visit Constitution Law Group, share your story and together, we’ll shatter their illusions and prove that no lie can outrun the truth.

Warm regards,

Jackie Prkic

Today, I’m unleashing the full force of truth against Sezzle, Inc., a corporate giant whose illegal tactics just crashed and burned in federal court. Picture this: a multi-billion-dollar company, drunk on power, sending process servers to my doorstep, thinking they can intimidate a lone whistleblower. This is a story of their arrogance, my courtroom victory and an unyielding battle for justice.

On August 4, 2025, Sezzle crossed a line they never should have. They issued a subpoena demanding my deposition at their counsel’s office in Denver, followed by a process server invading my home the next evening. Having that stranger at my door was a deliberate attempt to rattle me. Their intimidation only fueled my resolve. Their subpoena wasn’t just aggressive - it was a blatant violation of Colorado Court Rules and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Here’s the kicker: I fought back and won. My Motion to Quash their illegal subpoena was GRANTED, and I secured a neutral, supervised deposition at the Federal Courthouse in Denver.

Let’s be clear: Sezzle knew full well this subpoena was illegal. Yet, they thought they could pressure a pro se litigant into submission. This wasn’t their first stunt, either. On April 15, 2025, at 9:05 PM, a process server infringed my home with a subpoena that was utterly pointless. I had already agreed to release my former counsel’s files and there was no need for a subpoena, let alone a late-night process server. It was a brazen intimidation tactic, a desperate move to harass and unsettle me, not to advance their case. Their tactics aren’t just reckless - they’re a calculated assault on justice.

Throughout this litigation, Sezzle has deployed underhanded tactics to delay justice. This victory proves otherwise: their lies are unraveling, and the truth is breaking through. Sezzle’s tactics are a playbook used by countless companies to silence truth-tellers. But today, they were shown they are not invincible.

I’ve been in this battle since my wrongful termination from Sezzle over a year ago, and every step of the way, I’ve faced their attempts to silence me. But I will continue this battle and refuse to let their intimidation stifle my pursuit of justice. The Federal Courthouse setting ensures a fair playing field, where their manueveurs won’t work. No more lies. No more games. Just the truth.

So, what’s next? 

I’ll keep exposing every twist in this case, sharing the raw truth about fighting corporate giants as a pro se litigant. If you’re facing a legal battle, don’t let fear or money stop you. Share your story and let’s build a movement to hold corporations accountable.

No corporation, no matter how mighty, can hide from the truth forever.

Warm regards,

Jackie Prkic