Thread regarding Fannie Mae layoffs

@w7 an attorney friend that specialized in these types of cases explained to me once that workforce suits really come down to fair expected earnings and the effort to not provide fair expected earnings. So, the burden isn’t necessarily whether somebody lied or broke the law or some other action but if those actions cost the plaintiff fair expected earnings. This is the reason that a lot of companies offer severance packages because they come with the agreement that things have been settled fairly.

@OP I commend your courage but think it will be a tough uphill battle and difficult to prove; and even if so will be difficult to justify as they can just say you weren't a good employee and didn't fit in. Everything you mentioned above I had seen also.
I had seen very unethical and unprofessional behavior there, but it was never through a recorded video chat or in an email where there was proof. You are going to need someone to back your claims (I don't anyone else still working there will risk their job) or have some type of recording or written document otherwise it is just your word vs theirs.
I realize the severance is usually pretty good and reading the severance document a lot is basically paying people off to go away. I also realized I was glad not to be finished at such an unethical company that keeps and protects lots of incompetent employees.

I hate to be the bearing of bad news, but none of that is grounds for a lawsuit, especially AFTER being laid off. At-will laws mean you work only at the pleasure of the company. No cause is needed. I think Fannie is like Freddie in which they hired a lot of young people who they fired at the same time as the older workers to cloudy the OWBPA disclosure. That way they can stack the deck with younger workers to avoid age discrimination cases.

@b5 the good lawyers all left, just like the DOJ.

Congrats!
Fannie Mae doesn't have good lawyers, last year 100+ ex-employees won.
The playbook: sue Fannie Mae first, win. And then, sue your manager - which increases your chances of winning against a bully.

Execs who are sitting on a "Gold Mine" and think they can't be touched, be on notice!

These crooked incompetent directors and managers are taking advantage of the situation hiring a bunch of their H1B contractor people while US citizens are getting laid off. Completely ban the hiring decisions solely from these crooked managers and directors. It is wild they talk their own language during production support call and meetings while a few other wondering what the f*ck they are talking about. Serious investigation and clean up needed at the mid-management level. Thumbs up if you agree.

@OP
My dear Fannie Mae employee,

It takes tremendous courage to stand up and take legal action against a company, and I commend you for having the courage to do so.

However, I would offer some advice based on what I have seen in the past. Many employees have raised concerns and complaints with HR and other senior officials, yet little or nothing has changed. Instead, those who speak up often find themselves pushed out or shown the door.

In my opinion, Fannie Mae has deep-rooted problems that extend from the bottom all the way to the top, and I have very little hope that things will improve. Do you really think management is unaware of what is happening? They know more than we realize. Unfortunately, I sometimes feel that the current situation is being allowed to unfold in a way that encourages employees to leave voluntarily.

My sincere advice is to do yourself a favor and start exploring opportunities with a better company. Even if it means accepting a slightly lower salary, a healthy and respectful work environment is worth far more than a paycheck in a toxic workplace.

Sometimes, protecting your peace, dignity, and career is the best decision you can make.

Good luck, and I sincerely wish you all the very best!

Good Job, great courage, I should have, delivered what a Sr Director for a crucial SI project could not do being a lead associate, and was fired to cover-up.