r/jobs • u/Whole_Relief8299 • 10d 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 10d 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/markdm4805 9d ago

Don't forget many companies try to cut your hours but unofficially leave you on the schedule. That still counts as qualifying for unemployment.

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u/Shadow_Integration 9d ago

Yep. Constructive dismissal.