r/jobs • u/Whole_Relief8299 • 3d ago

Layoffs Just got laid off via text

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I’ve been crying so much over this. I genuinely can’t believe how heartless some people can be…

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u/Shadow_Integration 3d ago

Time for a follow-up text to request your record of employment and to file for unemployment insurance due to layoff. If they contest it, you'll have this screenshot as evidence.

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u/Recent-King3583 3d ago

What’s the correct phrasing to ask for this?

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u/Shadow_Integration 3d ago

"Thank you for letting me know. Please include my ROE with my paycheque so I can add it to my records. Cheers!"

Note: ROE is very much a Canadian term. You'll likely have different terminology elsewhere. Revise as necessary.

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u/LickMyTicker 3d ago

First time I've seen someone online make a Canadian concept the generic.

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u/eugeneugene 3d ago

we should do it more often