Laid off Bethesda Montreal staff allegedly told they'd get "smallest severance legally possible" the same day as those Fallout announcements
Bethesda Montreal staff laid off, allegedly receiving minimal severance
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What happened to Bethesda Montreal staff?
They were laid off and told they would receive the 'smallest severance legally possible'
When did the layoffs occur?
The same day as Fallout announcements, according to coverage from July 22
What is the union's stance?
The union slams Xbox for offering the 'bare legal minimum in terms of severance'
Where it stands
- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage escalated across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
- Primary Driver: Bethesda Montreal staff laid off, allegedly receiving minimal severance
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Bethesda Montreal employees were laid off and told they would receive the 'smallest severance legally possible'. This occurred on the same day as Fallout announcements.
Coverage emphasizes the allegedly minimal severance package and potential labor law violations. Outlets such as Yahoo, Game Developer, Engadget, GamesIndustry.biz, and Rock Paper Shotgun are reporting on the story.
To watch next: developments in potential labor law violations and the response from Bethesda or Xbox.
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