Layoffs continue to rip through the tech sector, with Stripe, Lyft, and Twitter announcing staff cuts in the last week. The differences in how those layoffs have unfolded provide a unique look into how employers should—and shouldn't—treat employees.
Twitter’s layoff fiasco has dominated news coverage. The company, now helmed by Elon Musk, emailed employees late Thursday, informing them in a convoluted memo that those being let go would be notified through their personal email accounts. Several employees reported losing access to their Slack and work email accounts well before receiving the memo, and prominent lawyers have questioned if Musk gave proper forewarning as required by law.
