Another Call Center closed out and Employees are left hanging in the air

Saw the news the other day about a call center here in our place that closed out due to bankruptcy. The employees were not allowed to get in the office premises starting that day, but it was such a sudden announcement that they were not expecting it to happen. Their salaries were held and they are now getting help from Labor Department on their rights. This call center (Direct Access), however, is not a very known company. I bet, its just a small time business trying its luck in the industry. I wonder why these employees would also risk their family and their lives on companies that are not well established, when there are a lot of other options out there. I would understand if these people just don't have other choice, due to qualifications, but for those who's got experience in the field, they should go for the bigger companies who've been out there for awhile.