I am seeking advice regarding displaced employment. Are there any laws pertaining to how long an employer can keep putting off the last day of work? Six months ago we were informed the operation was closing down in six months. Now, six months later, we are being told there is not a known "end" date. In the meantime more staff is leaving, meaning less "severence" to be paid. Any info is appreciated.
2006-07-11 13:57:53 · 4 answers · asked by cindyrlail 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Well i do not know about the legality of it, but my girlfriend experienced the opposite of what you are going through. She was told she would retain her job until August 1st, however, she was let go June 8th, and was very angry because the business was not going to give them their severence package until August. Other employees contacted a law office and eventually the factory was forced to pay the severence package now instead of waiting, so my advice would be to either get some other employees and contact the Better Business Bureau or contact a lawyer.
2006-07-11 14:10:24 · answer #1 · answered by Nate d o double g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not as far as I know. Why? Because keeping the doors open as long as possible is what the ultimate goal is. After all, who wants the company to close down? Who wants to loose their jobs as a result of the shutdown? So by staying open longer and longer, everyone wins--employees have continued employment, and business keeps rolling along.
It's naturally frustrating to the employees, who just don't know from day to day when and if it will be it their last day. And I don't blame people for getting out while they can. Think of it this way, you know it's going to happen sometime, so why not jump and take another more permanent job where you know it'll be there day to day.
In fact, I wouldn't be suprised if the company is deliberately delaying it again and again knowing full-well that some workers will leave. This solves their problem of having to lay them off and pay them a bigger severence package. They didn't get laid off, but rather voluntarily quit--night and day!
Is this a nice way to treat workers? No! But it's not unusual and so long as you get a paycheck, isn't that all that really matters in the end.
2006-07-11 14:26:42 · answer #2 · answered by msoexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a WARN law in which the company officials have to let their employees know ahead of time if there will be a reduction in workforce that will affect a lot of employees. The employer may be trying to extend the "last day of work" which is a good thing! The reasons for the delay in closing could be that they are moving equipment to another facility or it could be anything.
2006-07-11 14:50:50 · answer #3 · answered by wondering in michigan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the state of Tennessee they have the Right to remain open as Long as they can. They have obligations to employees that must be met such as workers comp, matching social security and medicare contributions or renegotiated such as insurance, retirement plans and vacation pay. Unfortunately for the employee, the employer is free do do as he likes outside of these parameters. I know that isn't what you want to hear but it is accurate information. It doesn't mean you don't have legal repercussion but it would be a long, uphill road. Ron
2006-07-11 14:13:29 · answer #4 · answered by Ron B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋