The company i work for is clossing, what are miy rights?

[Meredith48 0]

Hi, after 7 years (my first job since i entered to United States) is going to close, what are my rights?

I found something weird in all this, since they only advice two weeks before, they advised me yesterday that the company is closing July 17.

 

What is next?

beside looking for another job of course lol

[TBoneTX 45,654]

Sorry to hear this.

Sometimes, companies close with no notice at all.

 

You're entitled to full pay for all hours that you work.

Sometimes, larger companies will extend the opportunity to keep your health insurance (COBRA).

You can ask your managers for their contact information to serve as references when you job-hunt.

 

If you haven't found a new job by the time the company closes, file for Unemployment.

This should give you a little income if you have trouble finding a new job.

 

Others here will have additional advice for you.  Good luck!

 

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[Boiler 45,743]

As a general comment it always seems easier to find a job when you have a job.

[Bob in Boston 756]

10 hours ago, Boiler said:

As a general comment it always seems easier to find a job when you have a job.

I have also found this to be true.

[OldUser 6,999]

What is your immigration status?

[jackiegringa 419]

16 hours ago, Meredith48 said:

what are my rights?

Depends on your state but what are you looking for? 2 weeks notice is the standard for most of the US and companies, being for firing someone or layoff. Look for your state labor rights for more details on unemployment etc. Labor rights are not strong in most places, specially if you compare it to your home country. There's no payout at the end of employment, vacation pay, protections etc. in most cases.

 

Do you have an immigration related question about this? Is your visa tied to employment?

[Cathi 5,771]

Depends on your immigration status and also, unemployment laws and unemployment insurance vary from state to state.

[JeanneAdil 6,583]

from OP post July 2023 she and son were still in Brazil

so, we have no idea how long she has worked for this company and if she is entitled to unemployment benefits 

[Meredith48 0]

Thank you guys for the response, give me so light and feel i am not alone in this.

 

 

On 7/4/2024 at 11:37 PM, TBoneTX said:

Sorry to hear this.

Sometimes, companies close with no notice at all.

 

You're entitled to full pay for all hours that you work.

Sometimes, larger companies will extend the opportunity to keep your health insurance (COBRA).

You can ask your managers for their contact information to serve as references when you job-hunt.

 

If you haven't found a new job by the time the company closes, file for Unemployment.

This should give you a little income if you have trouble finding a new job.

 

Others here will have additional advice for you.  Good luck!

 

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Thank you for the wishes.

Yes i have good relation with the managers, they already are in my references.

 

 

 

On 7/5/2024 at 1:32 AM, Boiler said:

As a general comment it always seems easier to find a job when you have a job.

That is true, I am already looking for jobs.

 

On 7/5/2024 at 3:37 PM, OldUser said:

What is your immigration status?

I am LPR
 

 

22 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

from OP post July 2023 she and son were still in Brazil

so, we have no idea how long she has worked for this company and if she is entitled to unemployment benefits 

I am in US, my son is in Brz.

 

i have been working for the company for 7 years.

 

 

 

 

I have an update.

 

I received an agreement (SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE), where if I sign it, the company will "compensate me"  with the equivalent of 6 weeks salary, with the condition that I wont be able to claim or initiate any legal action agaist the company AND I can not work again with the company within one year in case i want to move or to work in another store of the same brand.

 

 

 

 

Edited July 6 by Meredith48

[JeanneAdil 6,583]

36 minutes ago, Meredith48 said:

Thank you guys for the response, give me so light and feel i am not alone in this.

 

 

Thank you for the wishes.

Yes i have good relation with the managers, they already are in my references.

 

 

 

That is true, I am already looking for jobs.

 

I am LPR
 

 

I am in US, my son is in Brz.

 

i have been working for the company for 7 years.

 

 Can i wait within US while waiting for the appointment? and i want to apply for an internship

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I have an update.

 

I received an agreement (SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE), where if I sign it, the company will "compensate me"  with the equivalent of 6 weeks salary, with the condition that I wont be able to claim or initiate any legal action agaist the company AND I can not work again with the company within one year in case i want to move or to work in another store of the same brand.

 

 

 

 

other post says you told CBP  when you visited in 2023 and before that u worked on computer and owned your own business

 

[Meredith48 0]

11 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

other post says you told CBP  when you visited in 2023 and before that u worked on computer and owned your own business

 

Other case, probably my son wrote it, since he helped me to create this user, i am not too handy with this. 😅

Edited July 7 by Meredith48

[Meredith48 0]

I was reading the whole document and i was unable to find where it says that i can not work in the same company for one year, the info was only given from the personal who gave us the letter.

[Meredith48 0]

Good morning!

[OldUser 6,999]

On 7/7/2024 at 12:59 AM, Meredith48 said:

I was reading the whole document and i was unable to find where it says that i can not work in the same company for one year, the info was only given from the personal who gave us the letter.

Why do you want to work for a company that laid you off?

[Meredith48 0]

7 hours ago, OldUser said:

Why do you want to work for a company that laid you off?

Our store is closing, but there is a certain possibility of me moving to another city where they have more stores, therefore I dont want to miss the opportunity to apply to one of those.