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I generally think this "playing dumb" argument companies sometimes employ doesn't fly (or, at least, shouldn't). You don't have to be a genius to figure out th
by consteval 2y ago
I generally think this "playing dumb" argument companies sometimes employ doesn't fly (or, at least, shouldn't).
You don't have to be a genius to figure out that hiring fully remote means you will get workers all over the US. The executives knew that, were counting on that, and have benefited a lot from that. I don't think you should be able to get away with an "erm, akshually" level technicality.
- SoftTalker 2y agoThe executives knew, and the employees knew. I think there's little doubt of that. Then the executives changed their mind. That happens, and as an employee you either accept it or you move on. Or try to negotiate an exception. But you don't really have any kind of legal claim for damages.
- consteval 2y agoWe will see if they have a legal claim for damages. Contrary to popular American beliefs, companies don't have free range to do whatever they want. You can't orchestrate a lay-off and weasel around it. If that is in fact what happened, they could face punitive action - certainly other companies have in the past.