Thread regarding Truist Bank layoffs

Certain areas such as technology, being different is usually a strength. Countless examples of eccentric types that excel in their craft; pretty common in technology.

Would love to see future lawsuits where there's a clear and present disregard for the law such as firing or laying someone off with a disability. Class action suits may not pay much to the beneficiaries, but they sure do cost the defendant (ie Truist) a lot. They serve a purpose to keep good old boy systems in check.

@ns It's about awareness, not about the money. It's about good ol' boy corporations that feel its alright to disparage or harrass people with dissabilities (or anyone who just doesn't fit it) and leadership/HR turning a blind eye. Truist is due a cummupance IMHO.

Yeah, a class action lawsuit sounds good. People are so stupid. You know what you get? A check for $24.26 like I just received for a national one. The only people who get anything from them is lawyers.

Hopefully this is an eye opener to HR and the higher ups. I doubt Truist can afford more ADA related lawsuits in the media. They already have a reputation as being a sh---y company to work for. If they ever freeze the pension there will be a mass exodus.

@fr - Absolutely. Team members should maintain detailed dossiers of their interactions within their management hierarchy. Any behavior that could be construed as harassment or retaliation needs to be documented. If a lawsuit becomes necessary, the information stored in these records will be crucial to include in the suit.

@a3 - Most corporations don’t conduct a thorough civil case background check. Even if they did, they’re unlikely to investigate if the potential employee has been the plaintiff in a wrongful termination lawsuit. If the company were to retract a job offer in such a case, they could face serious legal consequences, as it would be a violation of EEOC retaliation statutes.

Honestly, Truist is ripe for a class action lawsuit.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/worker-sues-nc-bank-boss-090000232.html

Ok

Large companies regularly settle because it's cheaper than actually going to trial. Definitely sue if you have cause, but also remember your case will be public and will show up in pre-employment checks going forward.