Would this be considered a job layoff or fired????

Question

My job jsut went through a major layoff period where they laid off about 6 people in my office. They asked me to change my hours from 730 to 4pm to 11:00 to 8pm. I told them that I cannot change my hours because i have a one year old son that I have to pick up from school by 630. And secondly i dont want to miss out on my child growing up. I wouldnt be getting home from work until about 9 every night in which he will be sleep. My boss bascially told me that if im not willing to change my hours then they do not have a position for me anymore. Would that be considered a lay off or fired. And will I be able to collect unemployment?

P.S i have been working here for 5 years

Answer 1

That would be considered being fired.  Brutal but there it is.  Personallyy, I would accept the shift change and use the morning to find another job.  Best time to look for a job is while you already have one.  Good luck.

Answer 2

Consider it a permanent vacation. Yes you can collect unemployment insurance based on that information. Be prepared to have them fight it though. Just because they contest it though does not mean that you will not collect. It does however, mean that you may have to go for awhile without that money. I hope you have put something back to carry you through til you start receiving you compensation checks or deposit depending on how your state has it set up. Also gather up any and all information that may aid you in case they appeal your right to collect. If there is anything such as documents in the companies possession that you feel are necessary in proving your case you can have the administrative law judge issue subpoenas for those records. Good luck.

Answer 3

Fired.  We went through it many times at IBM.  When a job is offered and a person declines it after a restructuring, the company fires.  (retired IBM exec mgr.)