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Viral Reddit Post Alleges US Firm's COO Laid Off Most India Staff in Three-Minute Video Call

News outlets say the account remains unverified with the company unidentified.

Overview

  • An Indian employee recounts a mandatory 11 a.m. meeting where the COO disabled cameras and microphones before announcing cuts to most of the India team.
  • The executive reportedly refused to take questions and ended the call within three to four minutes.
  • The layoffs were described as the result of internal organisational restructuring rather than performance.
  • Termination emails arrived immediately, stating October 1 as the last working day and offering October salary and encashment of unused leave.
  • The post quickly drew offers of referrals and support, while coverage notes the claims have not been independently verified and no public company response is reported.