They would have given people notice and time to find a new job. Or at least, management would not have warned supervisors against contacting or communicating with anyone whose been laid-off.
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I wouldn't be surprised that some of those ruthless, spineless supervisors didn't say it. It's all about them. Karma MF's
Everyone in group was told not to contact those of us who were laid off. No retirement party, no lunch, no goodbyes, not allowed to pack our belongings. Treated like criminals. Yeah. Nice company
— Anonymous180016 That is just not true for those laid off at least in April. People were told layoffs would be due to performance. They were not. Age, grade level, salary range, and hCompany retirement plans drove most of those layoffs, because bottom line, they were reducing costs.
— Anonymous179891 That sounds really nice. Where did that happen? I was able to retire in April with close to 35 years with the company. There were no goodbyes, no thank you's, and no retirement parties for me or for any other of my co-workers let go at that time. Maybe they learned something from that round of layoffs.
All this is crap. Everyone in the US and UK had 60 days notice and anyone with a clue could see what was happening with oil prices. Take responsibility for your own life and you will be a lot happier long term.
Keep approximate percentages who would be let go for some time. Certainly not names.
Most people in our BU have known about this layoff for months...plenty of time to find a new job. Interested to know where OP is located to not know this was coming.
No supervisors said not to contact former employees. In fact, we were told that we could have a retirement get-together for any employee of retirement age and an extended career with COP. So we did.
How would they even know...l don't plan to stop talking to my friends regardless of what COP says. Not their business.
People are concerned for their own well being. ConocoPhillips is ripe with office bullies masquerading as supervisors eyeing the remaining staff for the next victim. ConocoPhillips has the legal right to fire an individual in right to work states for any reason other than those noted under federal laws. And so ConocoPhillips can in fact legally fire an employee for contacting an employee involved in the layoffs. Odd in a way considering the cyclical nature of the industry and the future prospects for employments. The relationships should be emphasized by ConocoPhillips and not discouraged.
If COP were to in some way punish you for contacting a co-worked who was laid off, the lawyers would be happy to assist you in punishing COP.
I would totally ignore that instruction. We can contact whomever we want. Many co-workers are also personal friends, and that doesn't stop when their employment stops. I've not received that instruction, but it wouldn't matter if I did. Not COPs business.
They told everyone in my group not to contact me after I was let go.