#employeerights

I see my final paycheck in the ADP site (for July 10 pay), but it does not include the severance pay. I guess this is paid separately. Does anyone know when that will be paid?

Microsoft has implemented significant layoffs impacting its Xbox division, with 1,600 employees losing their jobs. This reduction is part of a larger company-wide restructuring, affecting approximately 4,800 employees in total. Unionized video game workers, represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA), are among those affected by these cuts. The CWA expressed extreme disappointment, citing a slow-walk of contract negotiations despite prior neutrality agreements. This action comes after thousands of Xbox workers unionized with the CWA since 2022.

https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/gaming-news-roundup-week-of-july-6-1236803788/

I understand we get out 60-days of pay for the non-working period, our accrued PTO (up to the layoff date and not including comm service time, personal holidays or floating holidays) and we get severance. However, has anyone in the US had any success getting anything else? Like paid for all your pto earned or unearned, extra benefits or perks???

I have been in a legally protected status, but now theyre after my job. been in this place for 5 years and this is what they do. if you tote work life balance, where is the example. hikes are dismall, childcare is so darn expensive and if you make changes according to the employee handbook, they decide to drop you with a hot potato.. new parents be damned! product and innnovation group and digital assets is a horrible place. stay away. ive gotten a lawyer

For those 40 and older, Centene is REQUIRED to provide a 45 day period for you to review the VSP and make a decision. They're also required to give you 7 days to rescind it, if you want to. This is required by the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA). 45 days wasn't given between the receipt of the offers and the deadline to apply date.

Attica! Attica! I wonder if anyone has consulted with an attorney? The mishandling of this process and the impact that it has on us and our colleagues is unacceptable.

I think the endless surgical layoffs and toxic environment are designed to make people quit. Don't fall for it. Make them pay you to leave if that's what they want.

How to Access Your Records (Michigan Employees)
If you are trying to track down past records from Ford and worked for them in Michigan, you are legally protected by the Bullard-Plawecki Right to Know Act (MCL 423.501). 
Under this Michigan state law, if you submit a written request to Ford’s Human Resources or corporate records division, they are required to provide you with an opportunity to review or receive a copy of your official personnel file, assuming it has not passed its standard 7-year post-employment purge date.

I'm almost hoping I get cut while the package is still decent. I've heard stories about companies giving almost nothing. Could that happen here?

Is moonlighting ok during notice period?

I can't emphasize enough the importance of documenting everything. I was a top performer and they still tried to push me out without severance. Paperwork saved me. So make sure to keep records of everything. Emails, feedback, literally everything you can think of.

Does anyone know if those of us affected by this RIF on July 1st will be covered under the CDW medical insurance through end of July or are we officially without medical insurance now? This would be before COBRA is elected. How does this work?

Feeling pretty numb from it all. Still trying to get over the shock and we have been a one income family, now a zero income family!

The New York Legislature passed a bill called the "No Severance Ultimatums Act." This bill imposes new requirements on employers offering severance agreements to employees. Employers must provide 21 calendar days for consideration and a 7-day revocation period. The Act expands federal protections, like those in OWBPA, to all New York employees regardless of age. If signed into law, non-compliant severance agreements would be void and unenforceable immediately.

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/new-york-s-no-severance-ultimatums-act-1086745/

https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/ford-fired-11-worker-over-145900113.html

I expect to get PIP’d in a couple of weeks. Are there any disadvantages of taking PIL and retiring vs simply retiring?

Does taking PIL affect retirement status or any retirement benefits?

I have a necessary surgery that needs me to be on 6 to 8 weeks short term disability leave. Would that put me at risk for layoff after I return from medical leave?

Is it the same as the last time? No changes?

Woke up sick today. Would like to get some stuff done but definitely shouldn't go in and spread it around.

Will the Cobra coverage only apply for medical? Will vision and dental be covered?

Because the question around how long it takes to get a severance lump sum payment processed has been asked numerous rimes, by myself included, I thought I'd share my experience. It took two weeks. My guess is as long as they get it and acknowledge it early in a pay cycle window, they'll process it in that window.

It is BS that we are not provided this information (Separation agreement and general release) so we can make an informed decision. The vsp line is a joke. They pretty much do not answer any questions and refer you back to the question and answered document that was shared.

Ford Motor Company had to rehire hundreds of veteran human engineers after artificial intelligence and automated quality-control systems failed to match their expertise and resulted in design and manufacturing issues.

AI lacked human intuition and judgement.

Ford's AI Misstep
The Situation: Over the past few years, Ford aggressively leaned on AI and automation to handle vehicle design and quality checks.

The Failure:
Executives admitted that the automated systems lacked the nuanced, real-world judgment required to catch nuanced design weaknesses, leading to costly issues.

The Solution:
Ford brought back, hired, or promoted roughly 350 veteran ("gray beard") engineers. These human experts are tasked with mentoring younger employees, fixing the errors missed by machines, and retraining Ford's AI systems so they are actually useful.

https://nypost.com/2026/06/29/tech/ford-rehires-experienced-engineers-after-ai-misses-the-mark/?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=nypost&utm_medium=social

Everyone should ask chatGPT what your take home pay would be in your state after taxes. What I would actually get to keep is almost cut in half after taxes. Makes the VSP offer less appealing.

Before you get on that call, you need to research Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA) review period. If you were over the age of 40, you have 45 days to review and sign the severance package. Advocate for yourself.

Do we really not get Friday or Monday off Tudor the holiday?? Are you sh-----g me.

https://www.inc.com/georgia-fearn/63-percent-of-workers-from-this-group-do-not-file-for-unemployment-benefits-heres-why/91361014

I was in the hospital and got notification that I was terminated. Not a phone call, no warnings, nothing. Just an email to my personal email while I am in the hospital. The reason? I missed one of his team meetings. He even complained that I took Teams calls from my phone vs computer. Teams on phone exist for a reason, no one was ever on camera when I did join on computer so I just started taking them from my phone because my couch is a bit more comfortable. Once I got the complaint I adjusted and joined from computer with camera on, while no one else was on camera. PIP was impossible to complete the way he structured it, lead was 100% useless in training and leading. Lead was a good dude, bad leadership. Manager was an absolute di-khead, I have never been treated the way this man treated me in a professional position. I had a 1 on 1 with him and I explained how fundamentality different our styles are for selling. I made club multiple times at previous position and I have connections all over to get us in the door, I knew most of the field from previous positions and they all trust me. Guess why, I am good at what I do. Good riddance.

Sorry if it’s in here, I did take a brief look. Anyone know what determines when VZ uses the 2 weeks per year vs. 3 weeks per year for severance? And what the max is under the 3 weeks per plan? I know the 2 week option is 35 weeks, but unsure about the rest historically.

Do you know when do we lose system access if we're laid off? The moment we're notified or at a later time?

Is there somewhere to look it up?

Its been over a week, and I am no where near making a decision. Over 15 years at this company...kids, mortgage...this is horrifying... If we sign - and then get cut - at least we get something - but if dont sign - and they decide to cut us - we got nothing? is that right?

big issue. they want to move to start firing within a month without a social plan - payment&benefits on top of normal salary. its BIG NO NO here. legally they cannot do this. unions say its a joke and called ceo and the human resourses spineless. all this comes from mr cat in the bag.

With the rumor circulating that there is more money than previous put aside for severance packages. Does anyone know if they’re gonna offer voluntary separation agreements for the US?

Spirit Airlines faces a class-action lawsuit from former employees. The suit alleges violations of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. Workers claim they received no advance notice before layoffs. Spirit argues for exceptions based on unforeseeable events and its financial state. The airline is now winding down during its second bankruptcy.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/spirit-layoff-suit-puts-spotlight-on-labor-rights-in-bankruptcy

Where can I find that info?

I moved across the country from California to Dallas end of last year as part of the FTW effort to keep my job. I was then locked out of my account before Memorial Day, and last week received notice that I am being surplussed.

I’m wondering if as a part of any of these facts I have any legal ground to stand on against the company. Is anyone else in the same boat or have had a similar experience? This feels like totally unfair and targeted treatment.

Unsure who or how many or particularly anything more then a Eisp offer is coming to field in July !!It is confirmed anyone who is of the age along with has the financial ability don’t be a fool take it .The universal tech is coming you will be doing everything /anything .This was a back door agreement mark me