[cortesoft]

Were they part of a protected class? Otherwise, what protection did they have that would get them a settlement for being fired?

[toomuchtodo]

Constructive dismissal. Not a protected class. Caucasian, male, under 40.

The job was offered, in writing, remote; rto was a material change to the agreed upon working arrangement. While labor rights and protections in the US are flimsy, they do exist.