●● IRC: #techbytes @ Techrights IRC Network: Friday, January 20, 2023 ●● ● Jan 20 [03:15] schestowitz " [03:15] schestowitz Did you get laid off and the WARN ACT [03:15] schestowitz The WARN Act requires an employer to notify employees, in writing, 60 days before a layoff, and pay the employee for those 60 days, in addition to any severance the employee may be entitled to. Unfortunately, some employers attempt to circumvent the law. If your employer did not provide you the 60 days notice (and pay you for those 60 days), please contact the Federal Department of Labor (DOL) or your states WARN office for help. [03:15] schestowitz The original Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) was a Federal law that applied to all 50 states. Since the Federal WARN law was passed, most states have enacted a state WARN Act. [03:15] schestowitz Among other things, the state WARN acts require employers to report layoff statistics to a state office. In fact, an employer may report the number of employees they intend to layoff, by location, before the layoff and report that information to a state WARN act office. [03:15] schestowitz Therefore, assuming the employer complied with state law, you might be able to learn about the number of employees an employer intends to layoff, by location, before the layoff. Otherwise, you can determine the number of employees that were laid off after the layoff. [03:15] schestowitz If your employer laid off employees and you dont find the layoff statistics on the sites below, you may anonymously report this to your states office responsible for the WARN act, and they will instruct the employer to report the statistics [03:15] schestowitz Washington [03:16] schestowitz https://esd.wa.gov/about-employees/WARN [03:16] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-esd.wa.gov | ESDWAGOV - Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) [03:16] schestowitz Select this link: Please reference the WARN notice database for current & past notices [03:16] schestowitz If you are located in another state, please type this into any search engine: WARN ACT and [state name], e.g. Arizona [03:16] schestowitz 6 hours ago by Anonymous [03:16] schestowitz | 637 views | 5 reactions (+1/-4) | 4 replies (last 3 hours ago) [03:16] schestowitz Post ID: @OP+1kL11izb [03:16] schestowitz Click to get Alert when there is a new reply. [03:16] schestowitz 4 replies (most recent on top) [03:16] schestowitz +2 [03:16] schestowitz This lay off has been vetted through legal and HR. Just sign if you want the package or else you can sue with no package. The chance of winning is less than 1% if you want to gamble Else move on. [03:16] schestowitz 3 hours ago by Anonymous [03:16] schestowitz | 2 reactions (+2/-0) [03:16] schestowitz Post ID: @mrc+1kL11izb [03:16] schestowitz +4 [03:16] schestowitz It highly depends on which state you are in. Many states do not enforce the Warn Act. [03:16] schestowitz I worked at a company that had just over 200 employees at 2 locations. The same week as Thanksgiving 75 of us were laid off with no warning. [03:16] schestowitz I called the unemployment office to file for unemployment and told them about the lack of warning and they told me that my only recourse was to sue my former employer. They (the state) would not go after them. [03:16] schestowitz 6 hours ago by Anonymous [03:16] schestowitz | 4 reactions (+4/-0) [03:16] schestowitz Post ID: @ono+1kL11izb [03:16] schestowitz 0 [03:16] schestowitz If youd like to learn more about the WARN Act and whether your employer is complying with this Federal and State law, please review these articles. Please copy this info to your desktop and share this information with your co-workers [03:16] schestowitz WARN Act Class Action Lawsuits [03:16] schestowitz https://lawclubs.org/warn-act-class-action-lawsuits/ [03:16] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-lawclubs.org | WARN Act Class Action Lawsuits - Law Clubs [03:16] schestowitz The WARN Act and Twitter [03:16] schestowitz https://www.newsweek.com/warn-act-have-do-twitter-layoffs-1757119 [03:16] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.newsweek.com | What Is the WARN Act and What Does It Have to Do With the Twitter Layoffs? [03:16] schestowitz Great article on the WARN Act [03:16] schestowitz https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/federal-and-state-warn-acts-should-guide-approach-to-layoffs [03:16] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-news.bloomberglaw.com | Federal and State WARN Acts Should Guide Approach to Layoffs [03:16] schestowitz WARN Act [03:16] schestowitz https://www.classlawgroup.com/employment/termination/warn-act/ [03:16] schestowitz General Dynamics Workers Win Class Cert. In WARN Act Suit [03:16] schestowitz https://warnlawyers.com/2022/02/09/general-dynamics-workers-win-class-cert-in-warn-act-suit/ [03:16] schestowitz WARN Act Ruling Potential Cause of Concern for Larger Employers [03:16] schestowitz https://www.hrpolicy.org/insight-and-research/resources/2021/hrpa/01-2021/warn-act-ruling-potential-cause-of-concern-for-lar/ [03:16] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.classlawgroup.com | WARN Act | Your rights under the Warn Act | Mass Layoff Severance Pay [03:16] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-warnlawyers.com | General Dynamics Workers Win Class Cert. In WARN Act Suit - New York WARN Act Attorney [03:16] schestowitz 6 hours ago by Anonymous [03:16] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.hrpolicy.org | WARN Act Ruling Potential Cause of Concern for Larger Employers | HR Policy [03:16] schestowitz | 2 reactions (+1/-1) [03:16] schestowitz Post ID: @auk+1kL11izb [03:16] schestowitz 0 [03:16] schestowitz The Worker Adjustment & Retraining Notification ACT (WARN) is a Federal law that applies to all 50 states [03:17] schestowitz https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/layoffs/warn [03:17] schestowitz Review Workers' Guide [03:17] schestowitz Send specific questions to: [03:17] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.dol.gov | WARN Act Compliance Assistance | U.S. Department of Labor [03:17] schestowitz warn.inquiries@dol.gov [03:17] schestowitz ' [03:17] schestowitz https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kL11izb#replies [03:17] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.thelayoff.com | Did you get laid off and the WARN ACT - post regarding Microsoft Corp. layoffs [03:17] schestowitz " [03:17] schestowitz I'm supposed to start next month [03:17] schestowitz Should I be worried about these layoffs? What are the chances my offer gets rescinded? [03:17] schestowitz 8 hours ago by Anonymous [03:17] schestowitz | 721 views | 2 reactions (+2/-0) | 4 replies (last 3 hours ago) [03:17] schestowitz Post ID: @OP+1kLax2FJ [03:17] schestowitz Click to get Alert when there is a new reply. [03:17] schestowitz 4 replies (most recent on top) [03:17] schestowitz +2 [03:17] schestowitz Even if the offer is not rescinded, what your back and get use to quarterly lay off for the next two years. If you think you want that environment and will survive those rounds, then keep going. [03:17] schestowitz 3 hours ago by Anonymous [03:17] schestowitz | 2 reactions (+2/-0) [03:17] schestowitz Post ID: @djz+1kLax2FJ [03:17] schestowitz +7 [03:17] schestowitz Absolutely. 1000%. Just look at the post a few down from this one. Unless you are an AI hire you have a 50/50 chance, and zero time to play the Microsoft political game of saving yourself. If you can stay where youre at I would highly encourage you to reconsider the dumpster fire situation. [03:17] schestowitz https://www.thelayoff.com/post/@OP+1kLMSQaL [03:17] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.thelayoff.com | Post @OP+1kLMSQaL "4th quarter being planned" (regarding Microsoft Corp.) [03:17] schestowitz 6 hours ago by Anonymous [03:17] schestowitz | 9 reactions (+8/-1) [03:17] schestowitz Post ID: @kfn+1kLax2FJ [03:17] schestowitz +1 [03:17] schestowitz Sadly, I doubt many/any people have an answer for you. I recently left a promising career elsewhere to join MSFT. Hoping that I don't regret it. [03:18] schestowitz 8 hours ago by Anonymous [03:18] schestowitz | 1 reaction (+1/-0) [03:18] schestowitz Post ID: @wpe+1kLax2FJ [03:18] schestowitz +2 [03:18] schestowitz I would appreciate any info. [03:18] schestowitz " [03:18] schestowitz https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kLax2FJ#replies [03:18] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.thelayoff.com | I'm supposed to start next month - post regarding Microsoft Corp. layoffs [03:19] *u-amarsh04 has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) [03:20] schestowitz https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kLxticZ#replies [03:20] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.thelayoff.com | This is terrible news any idea what the package will look like? What has it been in the past - post regarding Microsoft Corp. layoffs [03:20] schestowitz " [03:20] schestowitz This package will be better than the next several packages that will be for Q3 and Q4. The first one is always the biggest. [03:20] schestowitz 3 hours ago by Anonymous [03:20] schestowitz | no reactions [03:20] schestowitz Post ID: @1wcr+1kLxticZ [03:20] schestowitz +1 [03:20] schestowitz "So you are being required by to work for 60 days after being terminated? " no. you are just on the books as an employee for 60 days and get pay and benefits [03:20] schestowitz 4 hours ago by Anonymous [03:20] schestowitz | 1 reaction (+1/-0) [03:20] schestowitz Post ID: @qih+1kLxticZ [03:20] schestowitz +3 [03:20] schestowitz I was RIFed in 2017 as part of a Services cut. The 60 day termination period did not require me to work. My email was cut after a week or so while I returned my laptop(s), and other items. [03:20] schestowitz I have to admit that the severance was generous, I've heard of worse. [03:20] schestowitz For those who were affected, remember that in the grand scheme of things, things work out for the better and have faith in yourself, and tomorrow will be better than today! [03:20] schestowitz 7 hours ago by Anonymous [03:20] schestowitz | 3 reactions (+3/-0) [03:20] schestowitz Post ID: @csf+1kLxticZ [03:20] schestowitz +1 [03:20] schestowitz Tech companies competing for benefits first now competing for severance packages. "Industry leading severance" hahah [03:20] schestowitz 8 hours ago by Anonymous [03:20] schestowitz | 1 reaction (+1/-0) [03:20] schestowitz Post ID: @dgf+1kLxticZ [03:20] schestowitz +1 [03:20] schestowitz So you are being required by to work for 60 days after being terminated? [03:20] schestowitz 9 hours ago by Anonymous [03:20] schestowitz | 1 reaction (+1/-0) [03:20] schestowitz Post ID: @efj+1kLxticZ [03:20] schestowitz +4 [03:20] schestowitz https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2023/01/18/subject-focusing-on-our-short-and-long-term-opportunity/ [03:21] schestowitz U.S.-benefit-eligible employees will receive a variety of benefits, including above-market severance pay, continuing healthcare coverage for six months, continued vesting of stock awards for six months, career transition services, and 60 days' notice prior to termination, regardless of whether such notice is legally required. [03:21] schestowitz Benefits for employees outside the U.S. will align with the employment laws in each country. [03:21] schestowitz " [03:21] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-blogs.microsoft.com | Subject: Focusing on our short- and long-term opportunity - The Official Microsoft Blog [03:27] *u-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@fpfsqjchsbkme.irc) has joined #techbytes [03:46] *u-amarsh04 has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) [03:47] *u-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@fpfsqjchsbkme.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Jan 20 [05:43] schestowitz > I think he almost hates patents, because of the way they are exploited [05:43] schestowitz > to keep drug prices high, or even make drugs unavailable, in the US. [05:43] schestowitz > [05:43] schestowitz > Curious, though, that xxxxxxx hasn't responded, even to say sorry, we [05:43] schestowitz > had to do something different. He was 100% enthusiastic when I talked [05:43] schestowitz > to him on the phone. [05:43] schestowitz > [05:43] schestowitz > Nobody that is in any way connected to Nader has ever responded. ● Jan 20 [06:24] schestowitz -------- [06:24] schestowitz Dear colleagues, [06:24] schestowitz [06:24] schestowitz Just a friendly reminder of our scheduled General Assembly, which begins at 2:00 p.m. today. [06:24] schestowitz The Local Staff Committee Munich (LSCMN) invites all staff to a General Assembly on Thursday 19 January, at 14.00h to be held via MS Teams and you will have an opportunity to ask your questions via Slido (see also details below: [06:24] schestowitz Agenda [06:24] schestowitz Staff Representation Elections 2023: Call for candidates, Vote on resolution on freedom of association [06:24] schestowitz Bringing teams together: A divisive exercise? [06:24] schestowitz Salary Adjustment Procedure: Why is the pool empty? [06:24] schestowitz (New) Pension System: (SSP) lump-sum taxation matters [06:25] schestowitz On Internal Appeals: How to defend your rights? [06:25] schestowitz Outlook 2023: New Financial Study and Social Agenda 2023 - Further cuts? [06:25] schestowitz Q&A [06:25] schestowitz Under Agenda Point 1, a resolution on freedom of association will be presented and put to a vote. You can find the text of the resolution here. [06:25] schestowitz --------- ● Jan 20 [08:22] schestowitz More good news! [08:22] schestowitz I finally managed to fix the drainage/sewer outside on my own, saving maybe 200 pounds. [08:22] schestowitz The pipe burst last month ago, but the guy charged us "only" 55 pounds. The new valve is a bit better. [08:22] schestowitz Everything else in in tact. ● Jan 20 [09:36] schestowitz
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    Peer review has failed, and thats great news for diamond open access, science and society
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    One of the strongest and most frequent arguments against the minimalist approach of diamond open access is that it often comes without the traditional apparatus of peer review, organising which would be too costly for what are typically tiny publishing budgets. Mastroiannis posts confirm its absence really doesnt matter, because peer review adds nothing, and may even reduce the scientific value of [09:36] schestowitz papers that undergo it. Thats great news for open access, whose gold and green forms are still struggling to achieve their aims. Its also great news for science and thus society, both of which stand to gain easier access to more interesting and potentially more useful research.

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    Apache Foundation faces name opposition from American Indian activists.
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    Therefore, Natives in Tech urges "The Apache Software Foundation to take the necessary steps needed to express the ally-ship they promote so deeply on their website, to act in accordance with their own code of conduct, to be careful in the words that [they] choose, and change their name."

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