Some people were laid off from chevron between 2018-2019 without any packages and the rationale is that they were given two chances to post in pdc. Can they possibly sue cvx for 0 severance?
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Sure! You can sue ANY person or company. But, unless you can back your claim(s) up with cold, hard, FACTS, you're just going to wast a lot of time, energy, and money. Even then, your chances of seeking "fairness" against something like a Chevron are slim to none. It's a fool's errand, and you're better off to just accept your fate and move on. Sounds trite, but, Karma isn't OURS to mete out,... but, eventually, it DOES "come around".
Add "expected higher (layoffs) at senior positions" per MW. Not saying this is a bad thing.
Severance is paid by companies to avoid wrongful termination lawsuits, not out of compassion. It is calculated to be about equal to what lawsuits would cost the company. The reason for the 3 weeks per year this round is because it will take people on average longer to find another job due to the global Covid recession and successful lawsuits would garner higher payouts. The reason for the EOI is because Chevron wants to get rid of a high percentage of older workers and even with severance they would attract class action lawsuits if they layed off 50% of older workers. If you are a protected class (female or over 40 or a minority), were a good performer, didn’t turn down a job offer, and were laid off without a severance in the past couple of years you can sue and would likely win an amount about equal to severance after legal costs. Chevron will settle on these because they would likely lose if it went to trial. Chevron has managed moved many young white males to protect them and has applied for 100s of foreign visas across most all disciplines stating that there were no qualified US citizens for these jobs. PDRs have stated that they want “strong” leaders and people with long “run times” all of which are discriminatory. You don’t hear of these cases as the settlements have a confidentiality clause. They are very common. If you have received a severance you agree not to sue. There is a statute of limitations on lawsuits, depending on the state, so you can’t generally sue for layoffs far in the past.
Sue for missing out on severance? No. That’s a parting gift. However, you should always sue for wrongful termination. Chevron will settle every time.
Based on my experience is best to pitch the job you want the most as the one you would be unwilling to take. It's happened to me twice while under vindictive managers and the rubes fell for it!. These were placed positions/managed moves. If you have a decent manager, by all means carry on with your normal, honest intentions.
That would be a fools errand. The same thing is going to happen this time. You may be in Houston. They place you in a job in Midland, Bakersfield etc. you refuse. No Severance. Get ready.
I think the answer is yes, anyone can sue, but it is not a case that is winnable, like suing because you didn't win the lottery and others did. Severance is a parting gift, it's not compensation. There is no legal requirement to give it.
Assuming you’re in the US, severance isn’t required by law so Chevron doesn’t owe you anything. Even if it was, good luck affording a legal team to take on an multi billion dollar company.