#employeerights

I've heard everything from 3 weeks per year down to 2 weeks total. Where's the actual official info available?

Hear me out - they want you to quit because they don’t have to pay severance or unemployment if you quit. Hang on for dear life. Do whatever it takes to get your badge swipes so they don’t fire you for cause or dock your bonus. They don’t really want casual collisions or collaboration. They know we are sitting on zoom calls everyday with teams in other locations. Work your 8 hours - no more no less - don’t be flexible for offshore or other time zones. Then they will be forced to make the “difficult decisions”. Don’t be an overachiever. Bare minimum people…

What was your severance and notice in the latest layoffs in California? I'm wondering if they keep on the payroll through the WARN period, with healthcare, then give you a lump sum severance after the WARN period expires?

Did you get an email, a phone call, or a zoom meet notification?

Did you get any time to clean out your laptop?

With rumors of big layoffs soon, the tagline has to be:

BE PREPARED!

What was your experience?

Wondering if they'll pay PTO if we live in States where it's mandated? Anyone has thoughts, experience, or comments on this?

Has anyone heard that going forward, anyone that receive severance will have it capped at 7 weeks?

How does it make sense that private companies receive billions in American taxpayer dollars to run government funded programs (like Medicare and Medicaid), but are then allowed to lay off American workers and offshore those exact jobs overseas?

1. How does this build our economy?
   When public funds pay for these contracts, shouldn't a primary goal be keeping those tax dollars circulating within the U.S. economy? Offshoring eliminates middle-class administrative jobs, taking wage tax revenues and local spending power completely out of our communities.

2. How does this benefit the average citizen?
   The standard corporate argument is "cost savings," but rarely do those savings translate into lower healthcare costs or better services for the public. Instead, taxpayers fund the contracts, domestic workers lose their livelihoods, and profits go to corporate margins. (Sarah)

3. Why are foreign entities allowed to manage our sensitive data?
   This is the most concerning part. Millions of members' Social Security numbers, home addresses, financial details, and medical/disability records are being accessed, processed, and stored in databases overseas. Even with Business Associate Agreements and basic CMS/HIPAA compliance, sending sensitive American data outside U.S. legal jurisdiction creates obvious security and privacy risks? Were we not just trying to ban TikTok for data reasons but sending our most private information is okay to send overseas?

Most of these are rhetorical as I know the main answer is that this is for millionaires/billionaires to gain more money and that they don’t actually care about the American people.

And Sarah if you’re wanting to reinvest into the company, why don’t you use some of your massive salary?

Not sure what the correctly terminology is, but for those that are having the company Reimburse them for education expenses, how will it work if those employees are laid off. Is there a requirement that the employee must work for the company a certain number of years?

They are using reviews to set us up for termination with no severance. It’s happening to well-respected employees who have propped this company up for years through all their corporate governance issues, consumer abuses and scandals. (I like to believe there are still some good managers here, but they are reporting to people who have made it to the top at Wells Fargo. People don’t make it to the top at Wells Fargo without being ruthless and narcissistic.)

Don’t assume your review is a meaningless routine HR checking of boxes.

• If you disagree with something written in your review, politely and factually correct false claims in writing. Ask for specific examples of where you failed, and submit your written rebuttal to add to your personnel file.
• Do not lightly sign a review you disagree with, or a disciplinary write-up on the spot. Add a brief note next to your signature stating that you receipt-only sign and disagree with the assessment.
• Maintain a file on a personal device of past positive reviews, emails, chat logs, and project data (however you can do so within company policy) to prove your performance. Assume you may need it.

Does a regular severance package come with any healthcare coverage for an extended period or not?

Any workers looking to unionize and protect ourselves against layoffs and offshoring? As americans we have rights! BETTER CALL SAUL!

When you tell your manager you’re not relocating, will they terminate you or force you to resign? What’s better from a benefits standpoint?

If you return to work for Pepsi after your severance ends, does the company count all your previous years of service towards vacation time ?
Anyone dealt with this situation ?

I've been throwing out loads of applications after being laid off and one of the questions asked when submitting your resume is if you are hispanic or latino, this seems strange to me considering they then ask for your ethnicity. Now of course its your choice whether to answer or not but for the hispanic or latino question there is only yes or no. This is the case through Workday applications for numerous companies, does anyone know why?

I feel like we could argue that layoffs were gonna happen anyway- but anyone know?

I heard it mentioned that over-60s get extended Cobra, but I wasn't able to confirm it yet.

I had heard but it’s not been verified that for those of us leaving 9/4 that we should be careful and not use all our vacation time left because we haven’t actually earned time for Oct, Nov or Dec. Can someone co firm? I know we can’t take time last 2 weeks because that’s clearly written on the FAQ.

Protect our jobs there are still layoff talks and job cuts being discussed

I know these are difficult times. To keep this thread useful, please comment only if you or someone you know has been laid off. This will help others understand the impact across teams and regions.

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I signed the general release on July 5 but up to this day no severance yet.

How can they justify layoffs when they given VSP end dates in2028

Looking for insight/testimonials about the severance package in Spain, what is and is not included in the salary reference for calculation, what the termination letter actually says, what kind of NDA they ask, etc.
Anything you can share will help a worried colleague. Thank you.

Unpaid closure for two weeks
Workers rushing to join unions.we should be watching how these workers are being treated as it is also a US medical devices company.Expect the same!.

Can we unionize? And will it help?

All, don’t be so quick to sign a separation package. You waive all of your rights. Is it worth 2 months base pay and 2 months cobra? Consider the PIP, you will get one month of both and use this time to look for another job. In my sales area, they are placing solid sellers with a solid performance on a PEP or PIP choice. Why? They may offer a PEP at the end of the PIP, but be cautious, you sign away all of your rights. Believe nothing verbal, if you need something from them for you to sign and leave, get it in writing. And don’t be so quick to work through your manager, wait for HR. Do not trust any Manager or HR for that matter, they are there to protect Benioff.

Check out this case.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/salesforce-worker-allegedly-laid-off-for-taking-care-of-father

I understand everyone is different but there appears to be a lot of getting rid of people for bs reasons.

Any reductions compared to the last time?

A new agreement has been reached between UPS and the Teamsters union regarding driver severance packages. This settlement resolves a conflict over a controversial voluntary buyout program. The deal limits the "Driver Choice Program" to 7,500 drivers nationwide, offering them $150,000 for early retirement. Buyouts will now be awarded based on seniority, prioritizing long-term employees. Union leaders stated the agreement protects workers and contract rights, while UPS affirmed it supports employees during operational changes.

Louisville, Kentucky

https://www.wdrb.com/news/business/ups-teamsters-union-reach-settlement-on-driver-severance-packages/article_5c3d580d-0787-49dc-bdd1-6ea3503ad594.html

Question 1 - Is there the option to defer severance to the next calendar year? Question 2 - Is remaining vacation paid with normal paycheck or with the severance?

Does VZ allow retirement-eligible employees to decline a rebadge so they can be treated as if it were an involuntary separation and retire effectively, preserving all the retirement benefits?

Hopefully someone here has first hand knowledge.

Republic National Distributing Company has issued conditional layoff notices to 641 employees across five Michigan facilities. These notices are linked to a potential sale of the company's operations in control states. The transaction is with Martignetti Companies and is not yet finalized. RNDC stated the notices are precautionary and required by federal law. No final employment decisions have been made at this time.

Kentwood, Michigan

https://finance.yahoo.com/small-business/articles/major-alcohol-distributor-warns-641-174054046.html?ref=biztoc.com

All it takes is everyone or the majority saying they will not be participating in it anymore and there is nothing they can do. They can't NSI everyone! Spread the word and make them stop!

Is Wells Fargo still giving severance packages to North Carolina employees? Long-tenured, high-performing North Carolina employees were terminated without severance after what they believed is due to manufactured performance issues being used to avoid severance obligations. Are North Carolina employees especially vulnerable to this compared to other states?

how long does it take to cash out your 401k if you quit this place? I need it. Like let’s say you quit during pay cycle, you wait it out and get your last check the next pay period then what? Maybe take 1-3 weeks?

Anyone based in Ireland laid off recently? What kind of payment did you get?

how to make them sign me up for the layoffs

I have read on reddit somebody mentioned that at his org will be added face recognition for employees for authorization SSO. It sounds weird…. Anybody confirm is this true?

Has anyone in Dell's Sales organization thought about starting a union or organizing with other sales representatives?

A union helped many Amazon employees secure higher compensation and improved benefits. I'm curious if others have considered whether organizing could help address some of the issues sales employees are experiencing at Dell.

For too long, Dell has failed to treat its sales employees fairly. Many of us have gone months without receiving our full commission payouts due to issues with compensation systems. Bonus payments have been mishandled, base pay has been reduced to levels that many find unsustainable, and the list of concerns continues to grow. The company loves to share how well they are doing, but has endlessly demonstrated a lack of care for its sales representatives......

We deserve fair compensation and to be paid out correctly.Tell Dell surveys alone are not enough. It's time to build a union that advocates for employees' rights.

There is strength in numbers. I'm thinking of starting one, and I am curious if there's others that would be willing to support.

If former employees would like to help, they can help us with change petitions and obtaining national press.

Thousands of Google employees have signed a petition demanding improved layoff protections. The Alphabet Workers Union is advocating for severance packages at least matching previous terms and the offer of voluntary buyouts before involuntary layoffs. They also seek the option of extended paid leave instead of lump-sum severance, particularly for visa holders. Additionally, the union opposes a quota-based performance rating system they believe unfairly impacts employees. These demands come amidst a significant increase in tech industry layoffs, with AI restructuring cited as a major driver.

Mountain View, California

https://hrexecutive.com/google-employees-demand-severance-guarantees-as-tech-layoffs-near-157000/