Our company (franchise) sold out to corporate last week, and yesterday I was told I wouldn't be hired on after the official change over on Oct. 14. The reason? They couldn't work me into the new computer system training schedule, because of my class days. Since I can't train, I can't work, so I'm out on my butt. Been with the company a total of 5 years, and now it's time to move on. Kinda broke my spirit because one of the corporate benefits was tuition reimbursement (75%!!), and then they tell me that I'm out because I'm going to school. Everyone at work is treating me like I've got the plague, it's really weird. Don't know what to do, but I do know I'll get through it one way or another.

 

Do you happen to have there tuition reimbursment terms on paper?

I would think they will still have to pay even after selling the company & forcing you out because you are taking advantage of the option they gave to you. Collect unemployment till you can find another job.

If they refuse to pay then seek legal council.

Anyway. Union Pacific is looking for people. Read the thread down just a little.

 

Seems to me they would still have to pay the tuition reimbursement. When a corporation is transferred, all the contracts, revenue and debt go with it. There are probably exceptions, but it would take an attorney to figure that out. They may have a clause in there stating you must be an employee at the semester's end to be reimbursed. If they pull that nonsense, you probably would have grounds to sue, since school (that they are ultimately paying for) was cited as reason for your termination.

 

nit: "Counsel"

Says it all right there. GET A LAWYER! Any decent lawyer would at least consult with you for free and tell you what it would take and if it would be worth it to win. And telling the lawyer you're a college student working your way thru college he/she might reduce your rate or pro bono it.

 

did you tell the new boss about the agreement? maybe they can work something out, especially if they realize they're still on the hook to pay your schooling

 

have they reimbursed anything thus far?

 

If you have documentation of them saying that youll get reimbursed then you have a good case .Like everyone else said get legal help anyblood thirsty lawyer will help ya out

 

I read this as the franchise did not have tuition reimbursement but the corporate stores/company does. If the reimbursement did not extend to franchise owned sites then I don't think there is any recourse here.

 

76supercab you've got it right, the franchise never offered tuition reimbursement, but corporate did. I was very excited after the corporate employee relations manager ran down the tuition reimbursement package during the corporate pre-hire meeting, and then to be laid off because of my school schedule. Isin't it ironic, don't ya think?

I'm still looking at this whole situation with a positive attitude. I did need some time off to spend some quality time with my truck, and a change of pace job-wise will be welcomed.

 

They probably don't want to pay tuition reimbursement. But it's kinda lame for them to give your school attendance as the reason for non hire. They could be a bit more creative. It was "convenient" that they couldn't work you into their training schedule. I would think an employee with more education would be an asset to the company. But, a lot of companies these days don't care about anything but the bottom line, and can't see past the next fiscal quarter. To them, one more set of bennies they won't have to pay saves them some money.

They hire new grads here all the time, only offering "per diem" at 40 hrs per week, with the (maybe) promise of full time down the line. It's all so they won't have to pay bennies.

This is a very cynical way to treat employees who do a good job. As they say, though, what goes around, comes around. And it will, it just takes longer than we like sometimes.

As far as other employees treating you like you have the plague, it's common behavior, it has nothing to do with you personally. A combination of survivor guilt and not knowing what to say. It's also a bit of feeling bad because the place they work for has treated you like this. It cheapens the atmosphere a little.

You'll get through it, there is a better job waiting. The last time it happened to me, it worked out better in the end.