OYO is currently withholding severance documents, which many of us need to file for unemployment benefits. This delay appears to be a deliberate tactic to avoid honoring severance agreements, and it’s causing unnecessary financial and emotional... — read more
Not Paying and now blaming Blackstone
Today, some of us were notified that bonuses would be paid in two parts, while others were left completely in the dark—not even knowing if they’ll be paid at all. According to the agreement with Blackstone, all employees were supposed to receive 100%... — read more
Health insurance cancelled?
Is health insurance canceled? As of April 1? What happens if you’ve signed up for COBRA? Are they providing an alternative? They are contractually required to cover the severance period in our severance agreements….
Staggered layoffs trying to avoid warn act
It’s sad that a company wants to function in the US but refuses to acknowledge or obey our laws. Here’s how to report them https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/layoffs/warn.
Massacre at Motel 6
Blackstone private equity sold out the motel six brand to an Indian company that is, this has been the subject of multiple lawsuits around corruption and treatment of employees in the US, Europe and in India. On the day they bought the Motel 6 parent... — read more