Former Twitter employees have won legal victories in arbitration proceedings over claims they were illegally denied severance after Elon Musk took over the company. Musk, known for his cost-cutting strategies, had sent employees an email asking them to either commit to a "hardcore" work environment or leave the company. The four ex-Twitter workers argued that they did not respond to the email and were terminated without severance, which they were promised before Musk's management. The arbitration decisions may lead to future legal challenges against Musk. Musk's approach in Twitter foreshadows similar actions in his role as an adviser to the Department of Government Efficiency, where he has sent emails to federal workers with downsizing warnings. Trade unions and Democrats are leading the litigation efforts against Musk. These actions have caused protests and discontent among the public, but President Trump and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt have defended Musk's actions. The recent arbitration decisions suggest there may be more legal challenges in the future regarding Musk's handling of layoffs and severance agreements. Musk's approach to Twitter and the government aligns with his strategy of questioning requirements and cutting aggressively. In both cases, Musk has dismissed employees and demanded long working hours.



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