So what exactly does this lawsuit mean for me? If the "contractors" defeat Hp, Hp Fires all the contractors, does this entitle me to part of the settlement? Even if I am not one of the 33 bringing the suit? Even if we lose is my job still going to be canned?
I'm currently working on HP's site through Adecco Technical for going on three years now. Never once have I been laid off, or been treated in any way other than a FTE. I recieve a W2.
When I first arrived in boise I applied with Manpower, and I was told through them that every so often (9 months i believe?) There was a mandatory layoff of several months, due to being hired as an "contract employee"
With adecco I have seen no such thing.
However, On a day to day basis I work around HP engineers and the like. us "adecco's" are treated as sub-class citizens, as we are not allowed to use HP's facilites, such as the gym, pool, or even the basketball courts outside.
We do not recieve sick time or vacation time and are expected to work on holidays with no extra pay. OT is rare.
And I do not see "contract" employees on site making all that much money, in comparison to a full blooded HP employee. Theres a reason we're reffered to as "adecco's".
I'm not part of the class action, but I am very curious to watch it play out, because I'm sure my life will change because of it.
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So what exactly does this lawsuit mean for me? If the "contractors" defeat Hp, Hp Fires all the contractors, does this entitle me to part of the settlement? Even if I am not one of the 33 bringing the suit? Even if we lose is my job still going to be canned?
I'm currently working on HP's site through Adecco Technical for going on three years now. Never once have I been laid off, or been treated in any way other than a FTE. I recieve a W2. When I first arrived in boise I applied with Manpower, and I was told through them that every so often (9 months i believe?) There was a mandatory layoff of several months, due to being hired as an "contract employee" With adecco I have seen no such thing. However, On a day to day basis I work around HP engineers and the like. us "adecco's" are treated as sub-class citizens, as we are not allowed to use HP's facilites, such as the gym, pool, or even the basketball courts outside. We do not recieve sick time or vacation time and are expected to work on holidays with no extra pay. OT is rare. And I do not see "contract" employees on site making all that much money, in comparison to a full blooded HP employee. Theres a reason we're reffered to as "adecco's". I'm not part of the class action, but I am very curious to watch it play out, because I'm sure my life will change because of it.