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Twitter Faces Second $500M Lawsuit Over Severance Pay Amidst Allegations of Age Discrimination

The suit alleges that the company specifically targeted older workers for layoffs.

Dominic CatacorabyDominic Catacora
July 19, 2023
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What’s going on:   

Twitter Inc. is facing its second lawsuit within a month that claims that the company owes over $500 million in severance pay to former employees, according to Reuters. The news follows the 2022 acquisition of the social media giant by Elon Musk.  

The class action suit was filed in Delaware federal court by Chris Woodfield, a former senior engineer at Twitter, who alleges that the company specifically targeted older workers for layoffs. Despite promises of two months’ salary and other payouts upon layoffs, Woodfield and other ex-employees claim they have not received their due compensation. The first-class action suit had similar claims against Twitter, and was filed in San Francisco federal court.  

Why it matters:    

This issue raises concerns about the fair treatment of employees during corporate transitions and acquisitions. It also sheds light on the importance of honoring contractual obligations to employees, particularly in terms of severance pay. The allegations of age discrimination in the case also underscore the need for fair employment practices regardless of an employee’s age.  

How it’ll impact the future:       

If these lawsuits rule in favor of the plaintiffs, it could set a precedent for similar labor-related cases in the future prompting companies to be more transparent and accountable in their dealings with employees — especially regarding severance packages and layoff procedures.  

The outcome of these lawsuits could influence how companies manage their workforce during periods of transition. If Twitter is found guilty, it may encourage other businesses to ensure they are meeting their legal and ethical obligations to their employees, particularly in relation to severance pay and non-discriminatory layoff practices.  

It’s possible that a case of this size could influence future legislation or policies related to employee benefits and protections during corporate restructuring.  

Source: Reuters
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Dominic Catacora

Dominic Catacora

Dominic Catacora is a Staff Writer for Allwork.space. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated from Radford University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Media Studies - Journalism. He has previously covered the Historic Triangle as a journalist living in Williamsburg, Va, and is now focused on writing related to the future of work.

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