They weren't going to rehire anyone they laid off in 6 months, and the only reason they gave 6 months, was to see if anyone was going to file a EEOC charge against them, that is the allotted time to file.
Because of the foolishness that they pulled as a company. Laying off a large group of people with no warning, The WARN ACT.
So much this, @PmTchzg-8aqw. They never had any plans of rehiring anybody. BB&B just dangles that carrot to keep people in line until the time runs out. The worst thing is, it's working.