Laid off Bethesda Montreal staff allegedly told they'd get "smallest severance legally possible" the same day as those Fallout announcements
Bethesda faces union allegations of violating Canadian labor laws following layoffs at its Montreal studio.
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The brief
Staff at the Bethesda Montreal studio were laid off on the same day the company announced new Fallout projects. The affected employees were reportedly informed that they would receive the minimum severance required by law.
Coverage from Yahoo, Game Developer, Engadget, GamesIndustry.biz, and Rock Paper Shotgun highlights accusations from the union regarding these severance terms. Multiple outlets report claims that the layoffs may have violated Canadian labor laws.
Future developments will depend on the status of these legal accusations and whether Bethesda or its parent company, Xbox, provides additional clarity regarding the terms of the layoffs.
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Quick answers
What specific allegations are being made against Bethesda?
The union has accused the company of violating Canadian labor laws and offering only the bare legal minimum in severance to laid-off Montreal staff.
When did these layoffs occur in relation to company announcements?
The layoffs took place on the same day as the company's Fallout reveal announcements.
Are there details regarding the specific terms of severance?
Coverage indicates that staff were allegedly told they would receive the smallest severance legally possible, though further specific financial details are not currently specified.
Coverage (5)
- "Unconscionable": The day of Bethesda's Fallout reveal explosion, its laid-off Montreal devs were told they... Yahoo · 2d ago
- Bethesda union slams Xbox for offering the 'bare legal minimum in terms of severance' Game Developer · 2d ago
- Bethesda Accused Of Breaking Canadian Labor Laws With Montreal Layoffs Engadget · 2d ago
- Union accuses Bethesda of violating labour laws in Canada following layoffs at Montreal studio GamesIndustry.biz · 2d ago
- Laid off Bethesda Montreal staff allegedly told they'd get "smallest severance legally possible" the same day as those Fallout announcements Rock Paper Shotgun · 2d ago
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