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08/16/20 at 6:11PM UTC
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If your position at a company was eliminated in a layoff due to COVID-19, and your job is posted for open hiring three months after you signed your separation agreement, what would you do?

With the context of financial strife a few months back, it’s surprising to have seen my role come back. I could have been furloughed, but that was not an option. My position was gone. I was terminated. I had questions that would never get answers. I did not have performance issues, and I was valuable for many years, so it was unclear why I was even in the layoff pool since the value I provided was vital to the business. I didn’t hear from anyone at the company that my role was brought back. I had to find out through a notification from a job site that it was posted! Additionally, without going into too many details, several events leading up to being laid off were sketchy. In hindsight, the company might have exploited the COVID layoff to not keep less-favored employees who brought up issues with HR in the past. I’m not sure what options I have now? What would other women in specialized leadership roles do if they were in this circumstance?

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Heidi Schmidt
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08/18/20 at 8:28PM UTC
As others have mentioned I would move on from this company. "When one door closes another opens." I have been laid off and after the anger/fear subsided, I realized it was the best thing to happen to me. I was hanging on to those jobs not because I liked them, but because I didn't want to spend the time to look for another job or didn't feel worthy. It sounds like things were not very transparent at your old company. Now is the time to find a place that values you and your talent. There are a lot of companies hiring right now so do not despair. The right opportunity is out there for you!
Christy Schwartz
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08/17/20 at 1:38PM UTC
My first response is, if you liked the job and did not have performance issues then apply for the job. There may be room for negotiation. Pay may be less than what you left at and expectations may be different. From the business side of making decisions during COVID, there are many places we are getting information from to work off of. There is government and state regulations, the EEOC, the DOLI, and then there are our lawyers and accountants. That does not include regulations around PPP and EIDL and any other loans that may be available to keep a business afloat. There are consequences for employers to furlough employees that is not as cut and dry during COVID as it is during normal business operations. Good luck
Jackie Ghedine
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08/17/20 at 10:41AM UTC
Look forward. There is a reason they didn't call you when they thought about bringing your position back. It is much easier and less expensive to not have turnover, so there may be more at play here. The good news is that with COVID there are so many more options to work from home, companies are hiring from across the country for open positions and proximity doesn't matter. Use this time as a way to spread your search and find a company that respects your talent and wants to retain it.
Anonymous
08/17/20 at 2:09AM UTC (Edited)
Agree with all of the comments above. I would only add to do some introspection and even ask for feedback from former man agent to ensure you’re even better prepared to take on your next great gig. Good luck!
Annetta Moses
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08/16/20 at 11:06PM UTC
Depending on you state, job, and industry, most positions are work at will. This means unless you are protected by an employment contract the company does not to give a reason why you were let go. People who had outstanding performance reviews have scene their positions eliminated. And some times a similar position at a lower level may be posted within 6 months. I recommend that you update your resume, network, and look for another position.
Rebecca Lee V
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08/16/20 at 7:14PM UTC
And most likely whoever they hire their salary will be less than yours. I know it sucks but better to move on.
Sweet Caroline
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08/16/20 at 6:20PM UTC
You can’t go back. Many employers are using COVID just like other events in the past such as recessions, 9/11 etc. to dismiss people they don’t like. Best thing you can do is check with an old boss for a good reference and keep searching. If they wanted YOU back they would have called. Your on your path to somerging better.

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