I was laid off from work told shortage of work. The same day I was laid off they hired back an ex employee that quite the company two months earlier tot go back to school. My question r they allowed to lay me off due to shortage of work and hire new ppl at the same time?

It is an employer's prerogative to hire or fire whomever they want, for whatever reason they want, as long as the reason is not discriminatory, and as long as a terminated employee is paid the proper amount of severance. The company did have the right to lay you off, but you are owed proper compensation. If you'd like to discuss this in more detail, feel free to give us a call at the number below.