PistolWhipt

Top ... I wrote to one of their stores in Tucson and got the same &quot;form letter&quot; that you did : :.<br><br>Dear Robert,<br><br>Thank you for your inquiry regarding recent press reports concerning a<br>former Pep Boys employee who filed a lawsuit against Pep Boys alleging<br>termination due to military obligations. We are confident that no<br>inappropriate actions have been taken toward this or any Pep Boys associate<br>due to his or her military obligations.<br><br>At the present time, more than 30 Pep Boys associates have been called to<br>active duty and are now serving. We would never terminate an employee for<br>military service in support of our nation and are very proud, not only of<br>our associates currently serving in the military, but also of every U.S.<br>service man and woman who has ever served.<br><br>Our policy grants leaves of absence to our associates for military duty and<br>we are in full compliance with, and in some areas exceed, state and federal<br>laws. The policy is consistent with the guidelines of the Employer Support<br>of the Guard and Reserve, a volunteer organization serving reserve and<br>guard members.<br><br>While it is not our practice to comment on ongoing litigation and personnel<br>matters, this particular employee's termination, on June 27, 2002, was<br>unrelated to his military reserve status and solely related to other<br>factors dating back to the summer of 2001.<br><br>Our prayers and thoughts are with our troops and their families in this<br>tenuous time and we offer them our support and gratitude.<br><br>Thank you for your interest in Pep Boys.<br><br>PISTOL<br>