Thread regarding AT&T layoffs

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Has anyone actually contacted an attorney about those age discrimination comments? Wondering what attorneys had to say about it….

I am the OP. I was asked to sign the arbitration agreement years ago and refused. If you did sign, it's likely not enforceable because you signed under duress. Also, do some research in your state about the contract you will be forced to sign to receive severance. The majority of the language is unenforceable in my state. Do your research and contact an attorney. Don't sign anything until you have the agreement reviewed. That is your legal right!

It doesn't matter if the recording is never posted. Any decent attorney can subpoena it and AT&T will be forced to provide it. If the recording isn't complete or the transcript is edited - there will be even more trouble for AT&T.

There are plenty of employees and attorneys who have sued AT&T and won. It will take years for your case to be decided. You'll be able to collect loss of wages, loss of future income, damages, and in many cases the defendant will pay fines or be required to change policies.

AGAIN - Do the research for your state. Every state is different. Know your rights and be prepared.

There is no such thing as an arbitration clause that negates federal discrimination law. Look it up!

LOL, hope you do not have to pay attorney fee

Your attorney can hold my beer.

The arbitration clauses are just to scare you from ever suing. Most contracts don’t hold up in court anymore and it sure as heck doesn’t protect the company from illegal activities. Good luck with your lawsuit.

“ Stephenson is still on the payroll til this very day making $250k a month“

Actually that’s his monthly retiree pension. And actually it’s estimated at $274K per month for the rest of his life.

Don’t confuse that with his current “consulting” gig , for which his salary is $1 million per year.

Because how does one get by on that paltry retirement income alone?

“Most of us with 20 plus yrs service were scared into signing one when presented with it about 10yrs ago knowing a layoff was imminent.”

Do you take any accountability for decisions you made?

John Stanley looks like Lurch from the Adams Family. That mo---------r was whispering in horse-face Randall Stephenson's ear to buy Time Warner. Cost AT&T over 40 billion in losses. These two fu--s have absolutely destroyed AT&T and all they do is continue to unjustly enrich themselves. Stephenson is still on the payroll til this very day making $250k a month as a fu----g Consultant. Fu---r probably joins a single hour-long Teams Meeting a month for his money. I just got the axe after 20 years so yes I am not happy. Was only 1.5 years away from being eligible for the Pension. We dedicated our lives to AT&T and made it our career and in return we get kicked to the curb.

Fu-k Stankey, fu-k Stankey, and fu-k every other executive at AT&T who went along with their fu---d up idea to buy a Media company when we were a Telecom company. Should have stuck to what we knew and were good at instead of getting into bed with Hollywood. Oh, and damn you to he-l Stankey for forcing me to get the jab as a condition of my continued employment.

"Wow, really? Most of us with 20 plus yrs service were scared into signing one when presented with it about 10yrs ago knowing a layoff was imminent. "
In some cases agreements can be thrown out because the two parties are not "equal".

Congratulations on winning the lawsuit lottery! I am not sure about arbitration clauses but thats up to the lawyers to figure out. It also doesnt stop EEOC claims.

Do you mean this opt out email confirmation from 2021? “FW: Management Arbitration Opt Out Confirmation”. I think I can get 5 years pay, plus $1M in damages for age discrimination.

I think I heard some se-ual discrimination too.

“Now that precious pre-Medicare medical insurance is a goner plus they stole vacation days.”

You stayed on for all these years but continue to blame everyone but yourself?

Call your attorney today. Don't let your case slip though your hands because you delayed.

I was laid off in June and I know older employees in non hubs were targeted for firing. I’m 64 and the other person in my group also laid off is 68.

“No, we did not sign arbitration agreements when we were hired.”

Wow, really? Most of us with 20 plus yrs service were scared into signing one when presented with it about 10yrs ago knowing a layoff was imminent.

I signed out of fear of not making MR75. Now that precious pre-Medicare medical insurance is a goner plus they stole vacation days. But the lump sum is still mine, I hit MR75.

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Yes, there are audio recordings… you just need to know someone that recorded it to get a copy.

No, we did not sign arbitration agreements when we were hired.

Yes, he really said it.

OP is a welfare employee.

Again, sorry, but filing a class action is probited by the Arbitration clause most likely signed when you hired on. Been there, done that.

John’s comments have really been overblown on this board. Ya’ll crazy!

Surely somebody recorded this on their phone or with a screen capture. Does anybody have the actual recording? This could really blow up if they do

WARNING!

Hey people! Regardless what Stank said, if there is no recording, it will not get you anything in court. Do not let this OP trick you into forfeiting your severance by fooling you into believing you can get something from a class action law suit. Reality is, the Lawyers will get their cut first, and then you will have to share the rest with everyone on the suit.

It's not worth it. Just get your severance and leave this toxic workplace behind.
Maybe stop coming back to this website. I won't be coming back to read this cr-p after my last day here and after I got my money.

Keep us posted.

Karen’s gonna Karen!