Laid-off Celadon staff lose health insurance and holiday pay

© Jonathan Weiss

Stories abound about the problems faced by Celadon’s 4,000 staff, who yesterday found out they had lost their jobs as the company shut its doors. Numerous reports suggest other trucking companies have stepped in to get drivers home, while some are also hoping to recruit from the 3,000 drivers now available. Nevertheless, it was a sad day – encapsulated by the letter to staff, published by Business Insider, which specifies how employees will get benefits – or not. Medical coverage expired at midnight on 8 December.