r/Buffalo

Hey! I’m really pissed off so sorry if my post is fueled with anger!

I worked for Strong Hearts and was laid off involuntarily when the business closed. They did it so shitty. A month before announcing closure, they promised all the staff had jobs and not to worry and they’d let us know if they ever planned on closing.

I found out when the public did when strong hearts announced closure via their Instagram post. They communicated to us employees at the same time via a work chat that we no longer have access to, announcing closure.

I filed for unemployment and was approved. It was contested by the employer and I filled out paperwork proving my layoff. They contested that and now New York State is stating I quit and was not laid off and collected fraudulent unemployment and are now requiring me to pay back what was granted plus a heavy penalty for fraud. It also stated if I ever am granted unemployment again I may be reduced by 20-50% based on my “fraud”.

I never quit. I was laid off. The owner, Joel C, is fighting me tooth and nail. We found out when the public did. I didn’t quit.

I appealed and requested a hearing. I’ve never experienced anything like this before. Should I contact an attorney? Yeah, I used to love strong hearts, but now that they are doing this is insane! I can provide proof via chat if anyone is serious with wanting to help me :( proof of all letters I’ve received and what I filed etc

That’s all.

Where are the good spots? Is there a good website to find events at? What are the most fun clubs/bars in or around Allentown on the weekend? I’m struggling to find anything good online. Best I’ve found so far is RecRoom but their website doesn’t even show when the club nights start?? It seems busy around college street but I can’t find any events actually listed online there, so it doesn’t seem worth it to go?? I’m just confused. Where should I be looking?