I am inquiring on behalf of my sister who has recently been notified that the specialty retail store that she has worked in for 11+ years will be closing in 5 months. She plays a senior role in buying and selling of used furniture, antiques across all categories. She has worked consistently for the past 11 years for 26 hours per week. She is 57 years old and has made $ 15.00 per hour for the past 5 years. Her average annual income is $20k.

To date they have not been offered anything and only asked that they stay on until all inventory is liquidated.

The reason giving for closing is that the owner passed away last year and the family has just now decided to exit the business. The business has always been successful and continues to be.