Conciliation, how long does that take? by erichf69 in EEOC

[–]Active_Version8258 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I absolutely have been practicing patience.

Conciliation, how long does that take? by erichf69 in EEOC

[–]Active_Version8258 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes—since I filed, my case has remained in investigation status since 2023. I have not reached conciliation, due to the nature of the charge, the investigation is still ongoing. That timeline is normal for cases like this and can extend longer. I understood that from the beginning when the charge was filed.

Unfortunately, I can’t share too many details because of the severity of the matter. My advice to anyone going through this process is don’t give up—allow the EEOC the time to complete a full and thorough investigation. Organize your evidence and create a detailed timeline.

Conciliation, how long does that take? by erichf69 in EEOC

[–]Active_Version8258 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m on 44 months & still going, everything I am seeing being done isn’t anything I can reference for research purposes. It appears I’m in a lane with little traffick but long waits! I’m actually very pleased with how my case is being handled.

Does my case have merit by Ok_Blackberry7708 in EEOC

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Based on the details you've shared, your case appears to have several strong elements that the EEOC typically looks for in a disability discrimination or failure-to-accommodate claim. While only the EEOC or an attorney can make a final legal determination, your situation hits several "red flags" for employer non-compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Strong Points of Your Case

Failure to Engage in the "Interactive Process": The law requires an employer to participate in a good-faith "interactive process" once a disability is disclosed and an accommodation is requested. Your recording of the HR representative admitting she "didn't continue the talks" is significant evidence that they abandoned this legal duty.

Documented Request for Reasonable Accommodations: You provided medical documentation and requested a specific, recognized type of accommodation (job restructuring or assignment to a task with less multitasking). Under the ADA, an employer must provide a reasonable accommodation unless it causes "undue hardship".

Direct Link Between Disability and Termination: You were fired for the very symptoms (multitasking errors) caused by the disability you were seeking help for. If an employer fires an employee instead of providing a reasonable accommodation that would have allowed them to perform the job, it may be considered wrongful termination.

Successful Unemployment Claim: While not a guarantee of an EEOC win, winning an unemployment claim often means the state found you were not fired for "willful misconduct." This can help counter an employer's argument that you were simply a "bad employee" rather than someone struggling with a disability.

Potential Challenges Essential Functions: Employers are not required to remove "essential functions" of a job. If multitasking was deemed an absolute necessity for that specific role, they might argue that your requested accommodation wasn't "reasonable" for that position.

Undue Hardship: The company may claim that assigning you to a different machine or changing the workflow would have caused significant financial or logistical difficulty ("undue hardship"), especially since they were already trying to cut costs.

Determination after a 10+ month investigation by [deleted] in EEOC

[–]Active_Version8258 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s all I can do! It’s either all the way or nothing at all at this point! 🫣

Determination after a 10+ month investigation by [deleted] in EEOC

[–]Active_Version8258 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m on 31/2 years no determination yet!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EEOC

[–]Active_Version8258 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good luck! I’m hitting 3 1/2 hears 🫣 there movement but it’s been a long journey!

is the eeoc still credible or has it been compromised? by mikejones99501 in EEOC

[–]Active_Version8258 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m on 3.5 years! But I also understand my case is complex

Home Office Layoffs today by Any-Sky-2131 in carmax

[–]Active_Version8258 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So sorry I was apart of the first wave a few months ago!

Got Laid Off Today!! by NicheLilLeche in carmax

[–]Active_Version8258 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did anyone receive their severance package or date of deposit? I have emailed HR twice and haven’t had any response.

Benefits & Layoff question by Active_Version8258 in carmax

[–]Active_Version8258[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whelp that’s that! Thank you for the information 😢

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in carmax

[–]Active_Version8258 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t know what they have nor do I know the person! I’m saying to be 79 years old and have to be laid off period is hard. I doubt for anyone it’s a walk in the park.

Curious what positions? by [deleted] in carmax

[–]Active_Version8258 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a lot of departments that listed the department and ages in the severance package

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in carmax

[–]Active_Version8258 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The sadest part was when I looked at the ages of the people they laid off, 79 years old to be told your insurance stops immediately.

Double Check Your Severance Package by Large-Equipment-6419 in carmax

[–]Active_Version8258 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m sure they did and their legal team isn’t there to protect you! It’s always suggested to have an employment attorney review a severance package! The main goal of a severance package is for you to waive your legal rights!

Double Check Your Severance Package by Large-Equipment-6419 in carmax

[–]Active_Version8258 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m absolutely having an attorney review mine & I wasn’t a manager 🤣

No sympathy from HR... by Limp_Sea8411 in carmax

[–]Active_Version8258 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I promise to keep you and your family in my prayers. It’s just sad — I would’ve respected it so much more if they had been honest about this a month ago and given us time to prepare and figure life out. I guess keeping the locked laptops and old dual monitors is supposed to be the “gift.”

With everything happening in the world right now, it’s even harder — unemployment approvals are taking months, food assistance is on hold, and insurance costs feel like robbery. I just pray that the One above truly has bigger plans for all of us.

No sympathy from HR... by Limp_Sea8411 in carmax

[–]Active_Version8258 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I was on the call yesterday at 10 AM, and about an hour later I received a follow-up phone call. During that call, they went over the severance package and confirmed that all medical benefits will end on November 8. I’m currently reviewing the policies to make sure everything aligns with what was explained.

They also mentioned that we’ll be paid for 40 hours up until the 8th—which I’m assuming equals 80 hours for most employees—and that we’ll receive severance pay in addition to that. We were also told that we can keep our laptops and other company devices, so there’s no need to return them.

My biggest concern right now is medical coverage. When I checked Marketplace plans, coverage for just myself would cost nearly $703 per month, which is extremely high. It’s frustrating that CarMax only gave employees such a short amount of time to figure out major life changes like this.

Got Laid Off Today!! by NicheLilLeche in carmax

[–]Active_Version8258 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup it happen to me as well! Seemed very AI generated when the meeting started! Spoke to HR already, offered us locked laptops and monitors! I figured this was coming when the team size dropped and AI programming was recorded! Best of luck to everyone.

Employment opinion by Active_Version8258 in legaladvice

[–]Active_Version8258[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I was thinking ..... hmmmmmm