Jarlaxle
Gold Member
News flash in a bad economy it would be advised not too go on strike.
I'm sure the company had an HR policy pertaining to missing excessive work days. Most places do. I'm also sure they got the company 'handbook' which spelled out the policy. KUDOS to the employer for even handedly enforcing his policies.
Federal law would have protected these employees had the stated reason for firing them been "missed work to strike". Doesn't matter what the HR policy is, it doesn't trump the law, never.
That said,this owner is obviously a jerk. Choosing to A) close right before Christmas and B) to notify his employees via email.
I wouldn't have notified them...padlock the place with a "CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS" sign on the door.