11 days after receiving furlough notices, most of the approximately 1,800 New Braunfels employees of The Scooter Store learned Tuesday they will be laid off at the end of the month.
The message came in an email from CEO Martin J. Landon, which multiple former employees sent to KSAT-12 Tuesday evening.
Of the nearly 1,800 people employed by the company in New Braunfels, all but 117 will be permanently laid off at the end of March but paid only through March 8, when the initial furlough notices were sent.
The company has retained about 300 employees including the 117 in New Braunfels and the rest in the field.
The letter, which you can read in its entirety below, informs employees that the company has reached a deal with lenders to fund core operations as the company moves to create a more streamlined business model.
The laid off employees will receive official termination notices in the mail later this month.
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Email to The Scooter Store employees
To: All Employees
From: Marty Landon
Date: March 19, 2013
In an effort to maintain transparency regarding the company’s status, I wanted to take this opportunity to provide a current update to each of you.
Over the last week we have reached a formal agreement with our lenders that would fund core operations while the company develops a viable business model for this healthcare sector. Essentially, we have to remake our operations to provide our products and services much more efficiently and always in compliance with government requirements while continuing to deliver exceptional support.
With respect to the furlough announced a week ago Friday, we have brought back approximately 300 employees (117 in New Braunfels and the remaining in the field) to assist in meeting customer requirements and supporting operations. While the Company continues to develop its strategic and operational plan, one thing has become clear, the new company will have significantly fewer employees than before. Unfortunately, without a significant change to our capital structure, employees still on furlough will be permanently laid off effective March 31, 2013. All employees who have been furloughed will be receiving a formal notice in the mail, but I wanted to notify you personally as soon as practicable and let you know how much we appreciate your effort and dedication to this Company. In addition, New Braunfels employees who have been recalled will receive a separate letter consistent with applicable law. Recalled employees outside of New Braunfels should not expect to receive any additional communication at this time. We regret that we could not provide more advanced notice. Recognizing many of you will have questions, I have included two documents for your assistance: a list of frequently asked questions and the associated answers, as well as a benefits contact document.
Thank you again for all of your hard work and dedication to this Company. We recognize the challenges this circumstance places on you and your loved ones, and continue to work diligently to define the appropriate path for the Company. Your commitment to our customers in need over the months and years has been unwavering and a source of strength to many.
Martin J. Landon
CEO
The SCOOTER Store
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