[lost_name]

Not that this is really any help, but an acquaintance of mine works for HPE and notified he was being laid off yesterday, and his last day is today. He was with HP (now HPE) for maybe 4-6 years.

[fetus8]

It is helpful to know that people are being notified already. By chance do you know what division he worked within?

[lost_name]

I don't, sorry. I'm seem to recall that he worked with a state government.

[adrianN]

How is that legal?

[dsr_]

Why wouldn't it be legal? Virtually every US state has zero notice requirements -- tell your employee that they are being fired, laid off or otherwise no longer going to work here, pay them what you owe them immediately, and you're done.

"Two weeks notice" is a social nicety, good for maintaining good relationships and status. If you don't care about those things, you can quit or fire on the spot.

[nulagrithom]

How is it legal to tell someone they won't be working at their job anymore, with one day notice and presumably unemployment benefits considering it's part of a reduction in force? I would certainly hope that remains legal.

[fred_is_fred]

He will get severance. Probably a week or two weeks per year of service.

[enraged_camel]

How is what legal?