I was just laid off after 3 weeks due to reorganizing within the company and to no fault of my own. I was told that my position was completely eliminated due to rising interest rates and inflation, thus my position was flagged. This was a 9-5 full-time salary position with benefits. Yes, it was an “at will” situation but this seems so fucked on so many levels.
I left my previous full-time job after 3 years to make the switch. It was for better pay, benefits, hours, all of the above. I had previously interviewed for the position earlier in the year but didn't get it. Months went by and then they reached back out. The position was open again because the previous person had left, so I jumped on the opportunity. Not once was it ever mentioned that there was a possibility that the position as a whole could be eliminated.
To make matters worse, I trained someone at my old job to take over for me, so it's not like I have a spot to go back to. How the hell does this even happen? Not even a 2 weeks notice. Completely blindsided.
What should I do? Can I sue? Do I have any rights in this situation?
Thanks for any advice.