Laid off, rehired on paper, then pushed out before the new start date - Programmer Align Technology Employee Review

Repeated layoffs and restructuring create instability. Poor transparency in employment decisions. Instability even after a contract was signed. Weak accountability when employee trust and security are at stake. Particularly harmful for employees whose immigration status depends on stable employment. The situation escalated further when I was asked to repay severance related to the earlier termination. Combined with the signed rehire contract and the uncertainty before the new start date, this created an extremely destabilizing and unprofessional experience.