My job was given away - Billing Specialist McDonald Auto Group Employee Review

I lost my job due to the pandemic in March of 2020, along with 50% of the staff. I kept in constant communication hoping as soon as things got better we'd be able to return to our jobs. I was notified months later, when sales began to return to normal, that they'd be starting the hiring process back up; except, employees that were laid off would receive no "special" treatment and would have to apply like anyone else. I was told I could lose out to someone more qualified. While it's true that I had only been there for six months, my three month review was excellent. And while I understand they were doing what they considered to be the best for the company, it was still a very shady and unfair thing to do. This was my job. I earned this job and did well at this job and lost it due to no fault of my own.