They will not announce until early Nov who is impacted. I’m curious to know if I’m impacted since my boss transitioned me to a new group to work on a program Best answer: Answer by Amy Just ask. Let him know you would like to know the security of your position with the company. Now [...]

I’m 48 years old & unemployed. I could really benefit from the support that might be found from others in my situation. What is the fastest & most effective way to locate such groups in my area, which is Washington, DC? As I stated above, I am NOT interested in 40+ or groups that charge [...]

I am actually thinking of quitting my job but would prefer to be laid off so I can get a package and/or collect unemployment while I look for something else. My company hasn’t told us they are planning a layoff but hasn’t rejected the idea and many are worried that a layoff is coming. What [...]

My husband was “laid off” due to his major accounts moving to another company because the company he was with crossed territory with a competing company that p’d some people off. My husband’s boss told him they had to “let him go” because they couldn’t “afford” to keep him since his major account had gone [...]

My husband has been working at his job for about three months and he was just laid off, he was paying his union dues and paying for his book also. What does being in the union do for him? Will they be able to get him another job? Can he still pay his dues and [...]

Is there a way to browse through a list of companies that have laid off and how many they have laid off. It would be nice to browse by industry category and/or sizeOfCompany. Best answer: Answer by cambay If you are looking for statistics for your community and/or surrounding area then you may want to [...]

When laid off after your anniversary, what amount of vacation time and sick time should you be paid? Best answer: Answer by PiggiePants A company is not obligated by law to pay you for your untaken vacation time, although many do. You have to check your company’s specific policy – policies vary from company to [...]

Question by thecuriousone: What job fields are laying off people? What type of workers are getting laid off in this economy is it the doctors, contractors corporate executives? Who do you think is getting the ax? Best answer: Answer by steve.s Manufacturing is taking the biggest hit right now. I do think the economy is [...]

Do small companies get penalized in anyway for laying off people? I was clearly laid off because the company was struggling financially and couldn’t afford to keep me on. But now my ex-boss is claiming I was “fired”. I am trying to figure out why she is changing her tune. Best answer: Answer by Scott [...]