What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? TEXAS
Hi! I found out today that my position as receptionist was eliminated from my company due to budget cuts. I reported to an HR director and my time at the company was spent being and office manager and trainer because there was no one else to fulfill those duties.
At the time of my lay off my boss gave me an end date 1/29 and said within that time I should interview and train.
I’ve trained the admins of my duties, but I recently requested PTO to go on an interview and was told no. And if I take it I would forfeit severance, unemployment, and I wouldn’t get a pay out for unused PTO which all of I was offered at the time my supervisor told me I’d be let go.
My boss doesn’t want me to take the requested day off because the admins complained and said they need my help that day.
I haven’t signed anything. I was only verbally given notice of my lay off and quick run of what I’ll get. Which is severance and pay out of unused PTO,and unemployment.
What are my rights? Do I have to train? Can I leave for interviews or will I no longer get unemployment and severance.
Hi! I found out today that my position as receptionist was eliminated from my company due to budget cuts. I reported to an HR director and my time at the company was spent being and office manager and trainer because there was no one else to fulfill those duties.
At the time of my lay off my boss gave me an end date 1/29 and said within that time I should interview and train.
I’ve trained the admins of my duties, but I recently requested PTO to go on an interview and was told no. And if I take it I would forfeit severance, unemployment, and I wouldn’t get a pay out for unused PTO which all of I was offered at the time my supervisor told me I’d be let go.
My boss doesn’t want me to take the requested day off because the admins complained and said they need my help that day.
I haven’t signed anything. I was only verbally given notice of my lay off and quick run of what I’ll get. Which is severance and pay out of unused PTO,and unemployment.
What are my rights? Do I have to train? Can I leave for interviews or will I no longer get unemployment and severance.
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