Has anyone who was forced out due to RTO found an attorney willing to pursue severance claims against BNY? If so, could you share their name?
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Some of you in the comments are eediots. There were people let go for rto who were hired as fully remote employees who didn't even live in a state where there was a physical location. Also people who were forced remote due to office closures.. not everyone is just complaining about not wanting to go in to their old office
Look up 'constructive dismissal'.
@b8 The legal argument is similar to the one used against forced-ranking tactics. BNY’s published severance plan exists to incentivize employees to stay, and it represents a benefit employees earn through their service.
When BNY pushes employees out to avoid paying that severance, it is effectively sidestepping its obligation to provide a benefit that is owed. This has occurred through forced rankings, by closing offices and requiring employees to relocate, and by changing workplace requirements—such as increasing in-office days. For example, an employee hired in 2020 with no in-office requirement may now be told they must come in four days a week.
Out of curiosity and with respect, what would you sue them for? You're literally didn't turn up to work. It's not like you were not informed of this requirement.
Just get back to the office and there would be no issues.
Covid days are over man. Get to the office, or open up your own business and work from home. Enough of this RTO BULLSH-T. RTO is about the only thing they are right about. Force Rank, they should pay dearly for.
I consulted an attorney and another advisor, and both confirmed that, under at-will employment, the company is within its rights. I was told (by my manager) there would be no severance and no bonus, despite being required to continue working. I have zero confidence in the company’s leadership or stability. RV and Shannon are tanking this ship!