Layoff Report

Severance packages for the Ontario site?

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·21h ago·2 comments

Anyone else caught in the Ontario, NY cull? I got the notification yesterday that my position is gone by March 31st of next year. It’s a long runway, but the morale in the office is completely cratered now. I’ve been with WM for over five years and never expected to be on the chopping block, especially with the 'growth' rhetoric we keep hearing in the town halls. Does anyone know if they are offering enhanced severance or outplacement services for those of us affected? I’m trying to figure out if I should start job hunting immediately or wait to see if any internal redeployment options open up, though at this point, I’m not holding my breath. It feels like they are just trimming headcount to juice the quarterly numbers for the shareholders while the rest of us are left wondering who is next. If you're in the same boat, let’s share what HR has communicated regarding benefits. Don’t want to get screwed over on the way out the door.

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·21h ago

I'm sorry you're going through this. Unfortunately, from what I've seen in previous rounds of layoffs at other sites, the severance packages are usually strictly tied to years of service according to the standard company policy. Don't expect anything 'enhanced' unless there’s a specific union contract in play. Most people I’ve talked to say the outplacement services are pretty basic, usually just resume review help. Start polishing that LinkedIn profile immediately and look outside the industry. The 'growth' rhetoric is just corporate noise to keep production up while they cut costs behind the scenes.

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·21h ago

That is incredibly frustrating, especially after putting in five years of hard work. The disconnect between the town hall speeches and the reality on the ground is exactly why nobody trusts leadership anymore. They love talking about expansion while gutting the teams that actually keep the operations running. Regarding the severance, keep a very close eye on the paperwork they send over. Sometimes they try to bake in non-competes or nondisclosure agreements in exchange for a slightly better payout. Read every line carefully, and if you can, have an employment lawyer look it over before signing anything.