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SGS Surprise! - JRS

Posted: Jan 15, 2014

After over 2-1/2 years with SGS and being named employee of the month in September, SGS terminated me today. When I asked why, I was told only "we are making some tough decisions". What a disloyal unprofessional bunch.

Well they have to list why on your separation notice - sm

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"Tough decisions" isn't an option on the separation notice, so when you get it, take it to your local Department of Labor and you can probably get unemployment benefits.

Separation notice - Anon2

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I am sure that SGS is an "at will" employer. Anyone can be let go at any time, for any reason and they do not have to tell the employees why. It is not a Department of Labor issue. Anyone who gets laid off is eligible for unemployment benefits. This does not sound like a firing, it sounds like a reduction in staffing.

Same thing happened to me - OtraVez

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Same thing happened here. I worked for them for about 4 years. I do know they lost contracts to several accounts. Disloyal, yes. I can only say business can be cut throat.

It's part of running a company well and the economic conditions. They can't keep you if t - legalEagleMT

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Most states are at-will employment, so they can let you go for no reason. Not having work is valid. Most of the time, unless you did something illegal or against contract, you will get unemployment when fired. Yours is actually more of a lay off.

We did get some sort of notice - OtraVez

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I agree Legal and actually do not have any ill will towards SGS. We did get some sort of e-mail about a month ago about "changes". So it was really no surprise. SGS was great company to work for and for whatever reasons they may have, so be it. Just a little BuMp in the road.

Running a company well? - JRS

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Running a company well does not mean squandering your trained resources. It also does not mean getting the reputation that is your just due by treating loyal and conscientious personnel as if they did not matter at all. That is nothing but lazy and greedy management. I am well rid of them.

But what if you were all exceptional employees... - sm

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and if business had reduced drastically, they have to lay off... a "tough decision" indeed, but one that has to be made. It's not fair of you to think you were the only fabulous employee ;)

Just laid off - unemployed SGSer

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I just received a call from the CEO stating that they were "making tough decisions" and I was to finish what I was doing and then I was laid off. They immediately cut off my access to email, the SGS site with the timesheet and Spark.

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