Just because she is no longer employed by them, doesn't mean she can't do freelance work for them in the future.

I guess this was over my head but I have no idea what he was trying to tell us.

Paul

it makes sense. not on the payroll, but can freelance-meaning no benefits, workmens comp, ss tax, etc paid out by drf. it's a way to trim their budget. she won't be an employee, would be considered a sub-contractor so to speak.
kind of like coca cola planning to get out of vending. they'll still have the machines, but they'll sell the cokes to a middle man. they still make money, but won't have the employees to pay to fill the machines-that'll be on the middle man.

How old is Lauren?

Maybe she has some personal issues?

I can tell you from speaking with her that this came out of the blue and was not her decision in any way.

Paul

People lose jobs everyday in this country. It's Bush's fault

:)