Twitter staff say sackings have started after Elon Musk takeover

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Twitter employees file a class action complaint, claiming the layoffs are against the law.

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Employees were informed via email on Thursday night

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that they would be advised of their employment status by Friday at noon ET.

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If your employment is not impacted, you will get a message via your Twitter email.

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You will be notified via your personal email of the next steps if your employment is disrupted.

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The email also stated that all credential access would be suspended

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the company's offices would be temporarily closed "to help protect the safety"

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The email stating that the workers will have "an very tough process to go through."

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