I’m a former employee of Blazing Bagels, and I want to share my experience so people in Redmond can make informed decisions.
Just two weeks before Christmas, the company laid off roughly half of its team with no advance notice. No warning, no transition period. Just gone. For many of us, this came at the worst possible time of year.
After the layoff, my payroll account (Paylocity) was inactivated, preventing me from viewing my final paycheck details. I had to contact HR directly just to receive my final paystub, something employees should reasonably be able to access without jumping through hoops.
I also learned that Blazing Bagels does not pay out accrued PTO upon termination, even in the case of layoffs. While this may technically align with their internal handbook, it’s still a choice, and in my opinion, a deeply disappointing one. Accrued PTO is earned time. Choosing not to pay it out, especially during a mass layoff right before the holidays, speaks volumes about company priorities.
I’m not posting this to start drama. I’m posting because transparency matters, and because how a business treats its workers, especially when things get hard, should factor into where we spend our money.
I’ll personally be choosing not to support Blazing Bagels going forward, and I encourage others to consider this information when deciding where to eat.
If you’ve had similar experiences, you’re not alone.
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