BF2S Forums getting fired w/ unemployment benefits

You may get more solid help by calling your state unemployment office.

And, just personally, avoid gambling on the government to give you money.

Here in Washington State, the rule is that if you commit a malicious act, you can not get benefits. If you quit your job, same thing. It can't be something blatant.

I have been employed at my current job for over 5 years so I put my share into the system so I do not feel bad about wanting to do this to better my life.

Last edited by prototype (2009-04-06 13:13:50)

ATG wrote:

Wanting to collect benefits while the system is so strained and so many are hurting is dirty dog low man.
Shame.

agree.  here is an email my buddy just sent me that he got today from his employer.

btw Alex, you change your user title like every 5 minutes.  a.d.d or something?
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Navigating the Economic Downturn

 

As promised in past communications, when the management team determines that actions need to be taken to help us navigate the current economic downturn, I will communicate with you as rapidly as possible. We are doing everything in our power to reduce expenses to remain competitive in the marketplace, but our current results and forecasts indicate that further expense reduction actions are necessary.

 

First, the 401(k) Company match will be suspended for the remainder of 2009. This suspension will be effective on April 12, 2009 for the April 24 pay date. At this time, we do not anticipate reinstating the match anytime this year nor do we see the possibility of reimbursing the lost match funding. Many companies had already taken this action at the end of last year. We delayed this suspension as long as possible, continuing the match funding through a very difficult first quarter.

 

Second, we are instituting a salary reduction for the remainder of 2009. Employees making $46,392 or less will receive a 3 percent salary reduction, while those making $50,000 or more will receive a 10 percent reduction. For those making between $46,392 and $50,000, your salary reduction will be prorated between the maximum 10 percent and the minimum 3 percent reduction. It is unlikely we will be able to reimburse the salary lost during this reduction period. The salary reductions will be effective on April 12, 2009 for the April 24 pay date.

 

Third, effective immediately and for the remainder of 2009, the following programs will be suspended: the annual Anniversary Recognition program, the Service Award (5-year service milestone) program, the President’s Award of Excellence, the Star Award, and the Significant Contributor Award. We highly value your contributions to Pacer and we will continue non-monetary recognition of your achievements. The Tuition Reimbursement program will also be suspended effective immediately; however, per the program guidelines, we will reimburse tuition for employees who are currently attending a pre-approved class. 

 

We know these difficult actions will place an additional burden on your personal finances. We do not want to reduce compensation or programs that employees value, but we must respond quickly to this difficult economic climate, and make *** competitive in the marketplace for the long term. In addition to these actions, future organizational changes will be necessary to adjust to the projected reduced level of demand in a number of business areas.

 

In upcoming communications, I will be sharing with you more specifics about what each one of us can do to work together to overcome this crisis and put *** back on the road to prosperity. You can view additional information now by clicking on this Q&A link.

 

We appreciate your dedication and continued hard work for *** in these most difficult of times.

Last edited by usmarine (2009-04-06 13:44:12)