[montag813]

Instead, they learned that their store would be closing when they found the store's doors locked and a notice announcing the closure

That is really traumatic for many people. Not a decent thing to do.

[Red Badger]

Similar thing happened here when Logan’s Restaurants were closed. Doors locked abruptly, employees were not informed, nothing..................

[alloysteel]

Well, that was abrupt.

Not to worry, Costco and BJ’s are still in business.

[GIdget2004]

“That is really traumatic for many people. Not a decent thing to do.”

Right. This morning’s press release about the increase in wages for employees didn’t mention that several thousand more were losing their jobs. That’s crappy.

[ctdonath2]

Leaving a big store open (x100) costs a LOT of money if they’re losing money. Doesn’t help when everyone working there is depressed & desperate upon hearing the news before it closes; also compels them to work when they’d really rather be looking for work. Shut the doors, give ‘em 2-4 weeks pay, don’t make ‘em slog thru the tragedy of closing.

[SgtHooper]

But a smart thing to do.

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

I would imagine they thought the theft risk was too high to give notice.

[jonrick46]

"Instead, they learned that their store would be closing when they found the store's doors locked and a notice announcing the closure.

This disrespectful method of laying off employees speaks loudly of the total incompetence of management which led to the layoffs. Those responsible for this behavior should get their walking papers.

[sparklite2]

What would be decent? Keep the store open to avoid trauma? Or let employees in knowing the store is closing so they can take back out anything they like? I don’t understand your post.

[Osage Orange]

Well...this last November...I was informed the Hospital I worked at was closing.

Stuff happens...........

[beergarden]

Happened to me years ago and my cousin but a different company. That’s why I’m my own boss. I learned a very important quote from a very important person many years ago:

‘YOU CAN NEVER GET RICH WORKING FOR OTHER PEOPLE”

Then I learned the hard way. That dude who said that? DONALD J TRUMP in an interview with MAXIM IN EARLY 2000’S ON HOW TO GET RICH.

[radiohead]

<That is really traumatic for many people. Not a decent thing to do.

I agree (tho I’m sure a lot of FReepers will say ‘so what?’).

Isn’t there a law about a 90 day notice for employers with over a certain number of employees?

[Vigilanteman]

Not a decent thing to do.

Very crappy way to run a business, especially one which is part of a highly profitable corporation. It not only spits in the face of loyal employees, but those customers who recently bought or renewed memberships for $35 or more.

When the call center where my daughter worked closed, they actually gave them three months notice, offered them all transfers to a call center in a more distant city (which most of them did not take) and help an appreciation dinner complete with a swag bag. It was nothing fancy, just a nice canvas shopping bag with a few useful trinkets.

I'd guess it probably cost them about $30 per departing employee. But what a difference it made in morale!