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.
@am I think you're best in california, Texas doesn't want you
@gn The person complaining about (stereotype) insults by in using stereotypes…
What's with the derogatory comments about California? Where are you from Arkansas or West Virginia or maybe Mississippi. But maybe any of the places where they don't value education, healthy living and critical thinking skills. And I bet you call yourself a patriot and wear flag boxers.
@c2 look in the mirrior bro! 🤣
You were probably told by people NOT to FTW/move but you did anyway. It’s a hard lesson to learn. A new job might take longer to get but you will be okay and have a better quality of life once you are no longer employed by T.
@a1
How many hours did it take to write that out so it was even d-mber on paper than in your head? "Co-mie-fornia". Was you intent Co-mie-fornia?
No. Well, you can but keep in mind that it could affect any severance that you are intitled to. I've heard of employees getting surplussed while on FMLA for medical or maternity. Stankey badger don't care.
Suppose that you have a contract that stated you are entitled to 18 months of guaranteed employment upon relocating. That is contingent upon performance. You don't perform, you don't get paid. It is also contingent upon business need. New mom's frequently lose the cherry gig they had because, well, they left. Company has to give you a job, you don't have to like it. However, if they subjectively decide that you aren't capable of performing another job, you may be surplussed. Sure, you can object, but you have to then refuse any package they offer.
Now, pretend all this happens. You have a case, it goes to trial a year down the road. You've since landed a good paying job in the DFWM. Similar salary, similar benefits, good WLB, short commute. Judgement to the plaintiff, whatever your severance would have been, if you're lucky. If you happen to land a better paying gig, judge might dismiss and tell everyone to go home. You and your attorney can discuss the legal fees that AT&T won't be paying.
Anyway, that's about how these things work. unless you can prove you were discriminated against, you're in for an expensive journey. Heck, even if you were discriminated against. A lot of judges are tired of being in the middle of a battle over hurt feelings. So, cut your losses. Texas is an OK place to live for a bit.
Be happy you escaped CA
Not claiming to be a geography wiz but.. CA to Texas is across the country???
@am your comment explains a lot…
@a1 move from California to Inbredexas? Nah, I’ll stay thank you very much.
Why are you asking us dimwit at&t emoloyees?
Call a law office!
Cool story bro.
You are an at will employee. Unless you can prove some sort of discrimination then you are sol.
More proof that this company couldn’t care less how many people it uproots and then Discards, how many households and families it wrecks financially. Countless people and lives destitute because of unbridled Greed. These SBC executives are true utter pieces of dog SHITT. 💩 D@mned Mother F#kers would pîmp out their own mother for another Dollar $
@a2 what about this is a troll post? I know 2 people personally who this exact same scenario happened to…
You could stop making troll posts for one.
I completely understand wanting to move out of Co-mie-fornia.
However, that aside based on the fact you didn’t listen to the multitude of people who have repeatedly stated don’t move for such a lopsided work request, I suspect you won’t listen to any advice you get here about recourse.