#legalissue

Isn't that illegal?

Is it legal for a company of this size to refuse to disclose employee expectations? They say, “Talk to your manager for details about RTO regarding flexibility” and the managers say, “Sorry, we’re not permitted to grant exceptions.” They are playing games with people’s livelihoods never mind causing widespread anxiety and stress. There must be a law which says they must disclose and be clear about what is expected of employees.

Anyone hear about the head of payables convicted of voter fraud?

I left Honeywell a year ago and wanted to check if anyone is aware of the non compete clause and duration within PA/IA. Is it for one or two years? For execs, I know it is two years but not sure about other staff. I don't seem to be able find my offer letter.

How is a company based in the US having the majority of its workers based in India?

What is the ratio? 1:20? There has to be a law against this. Also with other companies doing this, what do they expect the millions of SWE getting laid off to do? This will backfire badly, in everyone’s faces.

No hate to Indians btw.. they want to work just like us. I’d take the job without any hesitation if the roles were flipped.

A Pennsylvania skill games distributor will lay off 81 employees following the state's enforcement of a ban on unlicensed machines. The company also warned of potential revenue losses for businesses. This action comes as lawmakers have failed to reach an agreement on the issue. State Police have established a tip line and encouraged businesses to remove unlawful machines. Vendors have begun removing machines from establishments after a court ruling.

Pennsylvania

https://www.tristatealert.com/81-out-of-a-job-its-just-starting-the-sunday-recap

Has anyone ever filed an ethics complaint with the company ethics hotline?

If so, did anything come of it? Were you able to remain truly anonymous?

My department is making some changes as part of "Lead to One" and several of us believe they possibly blur ethical and legal boundaries. The concern is not only that it's unfair to the members, but could also potentially result in legal action against the company, and/or possibly even individual employees.

The plan is still in the works and constantly changing, so for now I'm waiting to see how out it actually plays out. But if they implement it as it's being described now, I'm seriously considering escalating the concerns.

Creditors strike back, sort of

https://www.fierce-network.com/broadband/lenders-sue-optimum-over-debt-maneuvering

Are we going to talk about Waters suing Rob carpio?

Attempting to claim Force Majeure on it's data center commitments. There is only one problem, "Force Majeure" doesn't apply to stupid deals a company cant afford. It usually only applies in the case of acts of Nature like Earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and severe storms, for human actions like wars, riots, strikes, and acts of terrorism, or government actions like unexpected laws, embargoes, or shutdowns.

Oracle looks VERY weak, and VERY broke if they are trying this stunt.

https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/article/why-oracles-force-majeure-notice-is-freaking-out-ai-bulls-170304487.html

Are h1b employees required to work during garden leave? Management forcing me to work despite being on garden leave. Is it even legal? When I asked HR- they said oh it’s a grey area, but due to your status you must work. Is that a lie?

I've read so many different things on here about what to do about the amount owed with Optum/Cobra.. I went ahead and signed for the amount that was like $1200/month because I assumed the amount will get fixed. This feels F*cking illegal. It's in our signed severance that they will cover us for 3 months. My portion is usually only around $300 a month. So, even if I DID pay the $1200 (which I cant afford too) it would WAY MORE Than those 3 months combined. That place is sooo fu---d. So unorganized. I'm so glad to be out of that fu--ing mess. BUT...does anyone have actual clarity on what we should? Wait to see if the amount adjusts? It's not like most of us can even afford to sue their a-s over this.

Oracle’s Licensing Terms Draw the Same EU Scrutiny that Just Cost SAP Concessions
https://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/oracle-orcls-licensing-terms-draw-the-same-eu-scrutiny-that-just-cost-sap-concessions-1834238/

"Business as usual" is going to cost them! EU customers will get some relief.

This is pretty serious. When a law firm is already investigating PayPal over potential WARN Act violations, it tells you the layoffs are getting real and messy. Definitely worth paying attention to.

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/09/08/paypal-warn-act-investigation/

https://www.claimdepot.com/cases/venmo-class-action-alleges-paypal-shared-private-transaction-data-with-third-party-trackers

In a new emergency filing submitted on September 6, 2026 (Docket No. 1361) in the DISH Wireless bankruptcy, the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors alleges that EchoStar insiders created a $19.9 billion “intercompany loan” and used it to justify transferring Boost Mobile out of the DISH Wireless estate, a move the filing describes as benefiting non‑debtor affiliates at the expense of Wireless creditors.

The motion to appoint an independent trustee or strip case exclusivity represents the highest-stakes maneuver yet to wrest control from EchoStar insiders. The Committee is asking the judge to appoint an independent Chapter 11 trustee or terminate DISH Wireless’s exclusive control of the case, citing conflicts of interest, undisclosed FCC actions, and looming administrative insolvency. Based on the filing’s evidence, the motion is asking for either trustee appointment or loss of exclusivity, both of which could trigger an investigation into the Boost transfer and shift control away from EchoStar. If the judge grants either of the UCC's demands, EchoStar will lose control over the restructuring timeline.
Sources:
– Emergency Motion of the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (Docket No. 1361, filed 9/6/26)
– Committee Response to Debtors’ Statement (Docket No. 1362, filed 9/6/26)

The leadership allowing for the toxic culture to get worse and worse all the time. Do they not realize that legally, it's a ticking time bo-b? When people are bullied, discriminated against, or driven out, it's only a matter of time before someone takes legal action. It's bound to happen.

Lisata Therapeutics has significantly reduced its workforce by approximately 72% following the termination of a merger agreement with Kuva Labs. This drastic measure aims to lower operating expenses and conserve cash for the company's strategic future. The biotech is also pursuing legal action against Kuva Labs, alleging a breach of their merger contract. Lisata is seeking damages and a previously agreed-upon termination fee. Some laid-off employees may be rehired as consultants.

Basking Ridge, New Jersey

https://www.biospace.com/job-trends/lisata-axes-72-of-workforce-following-failed-merger-with-kuva

Considering that the majority of those laid off are over a certain age, and age discrimination is supposed to be illegal.

Ex-Citigroup managing director sentenced to 30 years in prison for s-x crimes
Associated Press
Wed, July 29, 2026 at 2:18 AM EDT

https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/ex-citigroup-managing-director-sentenced-061838511.html

Honest question just thinking out loud and venting! I know it’s d-mb and prob a big oh waste of time thinking this but since we the ones who took the VSP thinking our separation date would be Sept 2026 and now some of us are not getting that date is this or can it be classified as a breech? Just wondering since now we cannot even change our minds and withdraw our VSP after the fact of our separation date now being into 2027! I wish now at this point we could withdraw our VSP!

https://yro.slashdot.org/story/26/07/21/0617230/att-loses-key-ruling-in-bid-to-stop-offering-basic-phone-service-in-california

The investigation focuses on IBM statements about the potential of IBM Z's 2026 cycle with the z17 program.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ibm-shareholder-investigation-suewallst-notifies-investors-of-potential-securities-claims-involving-international-business-machines-302826688.html

Two lawsuits challenge Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway's actions. They accuse her of unlawfully threatening businesses over slot machine games. One group argues the state cannot revoke licenses based on undefined "moral character." Another lawsuit seeks class action status to block prosecution of "pre-reveal" games. Hanaway's office states it will litigate the issue in court.

https://sbj.net/stories/report-lawsuits-challenge-missouri-attorney-general-crackdown-on-gambling-machines,104791

If plans have contracts with states, how will this affect those? They can't pull out of a state until the contract ends, can they? What happens when staff leave or are let go & the company can't fulfill the contract requirements? Can states sue? Would Centene do that?

Strauss Borrelli PLLC is investigating Diamond Transportation Services Inc. This investigation concerns a potential mass layoff in Landover, Maryland. The company notified the state of a mass layoff affecting 571 employees on May 12, 2026. Federal law requires 60 days' notice for such layoffs under the WARN Act. The firm is determining if Diamond Transportation Services violated this notice requirement.

Landover, Maryland

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/05/14/diamond-transportation-services-maryland-warn-act-investigation/

I've been turned away by 4 RIAs for jobs that I am well qualified and experienced in. Jobs they are hiring for, and Schwab does not have postings for. Each of them says "since we custody with Schwab, we have agreements signed that we cant hire employees until you've terminated for 18 months."

I'm not bringing clients with me. This feels contrary to FTCs 2024 non-compete appetite. And the position doesn't exist at schwab anyway.

Feeling stuck.

How strict is VG on the background check for licensed client facing roles?

• Clean U4
• Clean credit 820+ score
• Don’t drink/do dr-gs
• No felonies
• 2 misdemeanors that were dismissed. One was for stopping payment on a check b/c merchant delivered broken goods. Went to court judge ordered me to pay the amount of the check to the merchant, and the merchant had to deliver working goods. After that was done, judge dismissed.

Other misdemeanor was an as--ult charge. Where I live Sheriff can file without grand jury and did. Judge ruled no probable cause at initial hearing and threw it out with prejudice after admonishing the Sheriff and DA for wasting the courts time.

Fidelity, UBS, Chase had no issues, Merrill and USAA did.

Rumors are rampant on why the changes to number/hours in office have not been communicated. I’ve heard they want to wait until after the survey, or I’ve heard it’s because there’s some employment/legal issues that need to be addressed first. I’ve also heard it’s on pause until they have more data and what / who needs to be addressed (like coffee badgers) But does anyone have reliable information?

Strauss Borrelli PLLC is investigating Management & Training Corporation (MTC). The investigation concerns a potential mass layoff in Graceville, Florida. MTC notified the state of its decision to lay off 259 employees on April 27, 2026. The firm believes MTC may have violated the federal WARN Act. This law requires 60 days' notice before such significant layoffs.

Graceville, Florida

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/04/28/management-training-corporation-warn-act-investigation-2/

Wonder if I have a case re: Billesdon vs Wells Fargo Securities, Inc.

Has anyone heard of any legal filings or groups forming regarding the Pioneer-to-Exxon transition tactics?
I’m looking for info on whether the "comparable offer" terms are being challenged. Specifically, many of us were promised a 3-year PDS phase-in during the town halls, but that timeline was compressed almost immediately after joining the payroll.
Additionally, it seems many roles had CL levels inflated to match Pioneer pay, only to have reporting lines dropped within months of the CIC. This makes it structurally impossible to compete in the RA rankings at those assigned levels.
Is there an active effort to look into whether this was a coordinated strategy to trigger severance forfeitures? If anyone has retained an attorney or knows of a firm in the Houston/Irving area handling this specific "bait and switch" claim, please share or provide a hint on how to find the group.

Has any former employee Been retiailated against using the IP approval to block his or her paper from publishing? I left about 5 years ago and unfortunately CVX bought one of our collaborators on a study. The paper was approved by all operators with no issues except CVX that makes it legally challenging for me with so many ridiculous questions. Amit is trying to act as it is not his fault, but he is the one behind.

RESRG Automotive is under investigation for a recent mass layoff. The company notified Indiana officials of the layoff on April 14, 2026. This action affected 266 employees at its Evansville, Indiana facility. The investigation focuses on potential violations of the federal WARN Act. This law requires 60 days' notice before mass layoffs.

Evansville, Indiana

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/04/15/resrg-automotive-warn-act-investigation/

NJ WARN is 90 days but remote employees is a grey area.. But some remote employees in WA state got Jun 1 as the last day while NJ folks got only two weeks.

NJ needs 50 employees to trigger the law and all layoffs across the whole NJ state is covered and layoffs within 30 days.

Any idea how to notify the NJ DOL WARN about non-compliance ? Oracle had 900-950 employees in NJ pre layoffs.

Look's like Gainwell has new problems. DOJ said they can be liable for a $500 million medicaid fraud that it ignored. And Treasury has set up a new medicaid fraud task force that we can report to.

And Bloomberg is still investigating I think.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/medicaid-contractor-gainwell-can-be-held-liable-for-fraud-doj-says

Here is the task force info for Treasury.

The Treasury is interested in Medicaid/ Medicare fraud and they are willing to pay for your cooperation. Good luck! Do you think this is what RI has in mind? Cha Ching if you can provide proof!
https://nationaltoday.com/us/mn/bloomington-mn/news/2026/03/29/treasury-launches-whistleblower-rewards-to-crush-health-care-fraud-schemes/

Bank of America has reached a $72.5m (£54.6m) settlement in a lawsuit brought on behalf of victims of Jeffrey Epstein, who had accused the bank of facilitating his s-x trafficking operation.

The proposed class-action lawsuit was filed in October by a Florida woman who says she was abused by Epstein "on at least 100 occasions" between 2011 and 2019 and held two accounts at Bank of America at the direction of his business team.

It alleged that the bank had "a plethora of information regarding Epstein's s-x trafficking operation but chose profit over protecting the victims".
BBC