Getting Laid Off: Now the Best Excuse Ever
Not every company is looking to take advantage of people who have been hit hard by the economic downturn. Archstone-Smith, the real estate conglomerate that controls 13 apartment buildings around town, says it will now allow tenants to walk away from their leases if they lose their jobs. JetBlue says it will refund fares to "some customers" who were laid off after buying tickets. And even Hyundai claims it will buy back vehicles from customers who lose their jobs. It's not clear how you're supposed to prove you've been laid off, but your unemployment check stubs and perhaps a few damp tissues soaked with your own tears should do the trick. [Bloomberg]