Laid Off? That’s Only the First Insult

It’s bad enough they take away your job, your income, and your subsidized lunch. Some companies have been handling their layoffs so ineptly, it’s offensive. And there are other insults that just come with the territory. Some examples:

1. One toymaker (toymaker!) wouldn’t let employees return to their offices after being laid off — not even to get their coats. Human resources staffers retrieved bags and jackets, and said the rest would be packed up and shipped.