Any changes to the severance plan for the 200 that just got cut?
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Got laid off on 29th march 2017 from WD (DCS, HGST). Severance is good, 2 months of WARN pay and then one week of pay for every year of service (min 4 weeks). 2 months of COBRA pay and 100% STI payment. One way ticket to your home country if you are on work VISA.
If WDC does not pay you the accrued vacation, I will.
wd had paid 800 million to Seagate due to lawsuit loss, but is there any successful story of its lawsuit loss to its own employees?
I am also not a lawyer, but from the little I know, you cannot sue for 2 reasons:
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Arbitrating Agreement safeguards the company from such lawsuits as you need to first go thro Arbitrator.
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I think, the reason the company came up with "Unlimited Vacation" is to ensure that it does not deal with these nuisance complaints, and they are not obligated to pay for "unused" vacation time for employees who are to be laid off. This saves the company a lot of money by way of payouts during layoff time.
No changes, It's all the same.
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Please note that I am not a lawyer, nor do I suggest that you come to this board seeking legal advice.
Are you classified as an exempt or non-exempt employee under California Law? http://www.calchamber.com/california-employment-law/pages/exempt-nonexempt-employees.aspx
Also, you may be prevented from suing the company under the conditions outlined in the severance plan/agreement.
Can we sue wd if we have not got a chance to take vacation before layoff? Any legal resource?
Long thread on this here @DhAl0oS or thelayoff.com/t/DhAl0oS
No changes, it's all the same