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    How much severance am I owed for getting sacked without warning?

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    33 minutes ago, smccolley said:

    Here is a follow up question. I have been working in Thailand since 2006. In 2013 a giant multinational bought my small company. They gave me seniority based on my original start date of 2006. I can see a layoff in my future. I am wondering if they will have to pay severance based on the 2006 date or the 2013 date, and if so any guess how much that would be?

    Yes, if your seniority was granfathered in you should recieve severance based in your total employment time, ie 2006.

     

    That said, im not certain how much that will actually benefit you, I think the cut off is 10 years, but I may be wrong.

     

    https://www.boi.go.th/tir/issue/200506_16_6/14.htm

     

     I was in the same position, and my department was one of he first outsourced. I began work in 1999, company was bought 2009, I was laid off 2011.

     

    Partly a a gesture to calm fears of others re unfair layoffs I recieved full stock vesting per the new employers bonus system, full severance per thai law, plus a matching of severance by the new employers.

     

    I walked with about 3 years full salary and encouragement to discuss my fair deal.

     

    Fears were quelled and the next round of layoffs a year later were nowhere near as generous, but did still meet thai labour requirements albeit to the letter.

     

    Dont be afraid to take a greivance or even an inquiry to the labour board.

     

    They rule heavy in favour of the employee if there is any sign of misconduct, a freind of mine recieved a couple million for being transferred here by a foreign company and let go when the venture went downhill due to mis management. 

     

    Another freind recieved an additional 3 months for in inquiry into their dismissal, no warnings had been served, company was just too stupid to do it properly.

     

     

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    Coronavirus and Thais

    in ASEAN NOW Community Pub

    Posted · Edited by metempsychotic

    3 hours ago, hobz said:

    They had no helmets. No proper shoes. Stuff that can make a big difference on a motorbike. Yet they are worried about a flu

    thanks so much for taking time out of your busy day to belabor the obvious.

     

    Now, perhaps I can assist you.

     

    The absence of shoes, the absence of helmets and the complete and utter absence of enforcement of those requirments are common occurences in their life.

     

    These are also relatively  expensive items often deemed unnessecary especially in smaller, more rural communities.

     

     

     

    They have never known different. It is a way of life. They survive their motorcycle journeys every day of their lives, they do not consider themselves in any danger

     

    Covid19 however is a new threat that has permeated their news, social media the national consciousness, and according to their government, can be deterred if not thwarted using an inexpensive mask. The entire nation is hysterical.

     

    They do not have your enlightened perspective, they do not see it your way, as, in fact, it seems you cannot see it their way.

     

    The ops post is nothing more than passive agressive claptrap to point out to us how incredibly backward thais are. It lacks empathy and is merely judgemental

     

    Understand now?

     

     

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    Olympic swimming champion Sun Yang shocked by eight-year ban

    in Sports, Hobbies & Activities

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    5 minutes ago, nausea said:

    His career is f@#*ed. Have to feel some empathy with the guy. I wonder how much coaches played a role in this. You have a talent everyone wants to get on the roller-coaster.

     

     

    Anyone in any doubt that any doping was with the assistance of the state, you is sorely deluded.

     

    He could not, would not be so brazen or even outspoken if he did not have state backing.

     

    If he did not have support, it is highly unlikely he would have made it out of the country to compete.

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    Flying back to USA during pandemic experiences?

    in Thailand Travel Forum

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    On 2/27/2020 at 2:54 PM, genericptr said:

    I came here in January and I was planning to stay until July (and hopefully not have to come back if I can find a job) but I have the same concerns as you, that is getting trapped. I think you're right though that it's going to get worse in the coming months and if I leave I should do it now.

    Depending on your field and experience you may have a better chance at the virus then than the job.

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    How much severance am I owed for getting sacked without warning?

    in Phuket

    Posted · Edited by metempsychotic

    Given that you worked more than 120 days and less than 1 full year you would be entitled to 30 days severance.

     

    This assumes you were not let go for misconduct or negligence, 

     

    2 months is fair, but if you had  made I to a year you would have been eligible for 3.

     

    I would think you would be eligible for pro rated payment for the 7 days, but as you are receiving an additional month that may not be the case.

     

    That said, if you believe you have a grievance, thai labour laws are greatly in favour of the employee, and disputes are often won, you could consult with the labour board or a lawyer.

     

    I have known people who have been awarded large sums of money for unfair dismissal, one in the very recent past.

     

    It is very worth your while to check into it if you believe you have a genuine case against your employers.

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