https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/22/success/severance-agreements-rule-change-from-nlrb/index.html
Companies can no longer silence laid-off employees in exchange for severance
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN
Updated 2:39 AM EST, Thu February 23, 2023
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As a result of this NLRB ruling, the HR department at AT&T (and at all companies) are likely ready to start cutting costs by not offering any severance anymore. This is an easy choice for a company that is $135B in debt. I would get in the line forming now begging to get laid off now before it's too late, before they change the HR policy to no severance.
T is an at Will employer. Employees can be let go for any reason at any time.
I would rather watch the ladies from The View sumo wrestle over a bucket of fried chicken, than read a CNN article.
DOL Workplace Posters: Same Rules, Higher Consequences for Noncompliance
https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/legal-and-compliance/employment-law/pages/dol-workplace-posters.aspx
I was surprised as a remote worker in 2022 and never received an email or update on the Federal and State poster requirements from HR or my direct supervisor/director.
Contacting EEOC and filling a complaint tomorrow