If it was in Europe, people being made redundant are typically given several months pay, but it’s America so he probably just got a t-shirt and a cardboard box.
11 years in this field should be able to weather at least a few missed paychecks. Admittedly I didn’t read the article, but if it’s in the US they would be able to file for unemployment as well for supplemental income.
He was employed for 11 years.
IDK about you, but if I get laid off, my life changes significantly by the next missed paycheck.
If it was in Europe, people being made redundant are typically given several months pay, but it’s America so he probably just got a t-shirt and a cardboard box.
So that’s clothing and lodging taken care of at least.
11 years in this field should be able to weather at least a few missed paychecks. Admittedly I didn’t read the article, but if it’s in the US they would be able to file for unemployment as well for supplemental income.
Doesn’t make the company evil. Should they employ him for 50 years just because he needs a job? Use ur brain.
No, they should pay him some months in advance so he has time to look for a new job.
Or at least give him some days off each week while still employing him.
You have no idea whether they got severance or not. Most tech companies do give it out for layoffs.
Also the WARN act already mandates that companies with 100+ people have to give 60 days notice for layoffs.