Elon Musk's Mass Layoffs Drown Twitter (X Corp.) in Legal Trouble
Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, now known as X Corp., has been plagued by controversy, and the mass layoffs that followed are proving to be a major source of legal headaches. It seems that the layoffs that Elon Musk ordered when he first took control of Twitter simply won’t go away. The tech mogul has been sued in multiple cases across various jurisdictions, raising serious questions about the legality of the terminations and the promises made to departing employees.
Growing Legal Battles: Hace 4 días As Elon Musk says he’s stepping back from his role in the Trump administration, his X Corp. faces a growing number of legal battles with employees fired after he acquired the company. These lawsuits allege violations of federal and state labor laws, specifically concerning severance pay and the proper notification period for mass layoffs. A lawsuit was filed against Twitter on Thursday alleging the social media company now headed by Elon Musk violated federal and state law that requires 60 days notice for such large-scale job cuts.
Unpaid Severance Claims: A core issue at the heart of many of these lawsuits is the alleged failure of X Corp. to provide adequate severance packages. According to Musk’s alleged plan, the employees that would lose their jobs would be given 60 days of severance pay. However, the latest lawsuit noted how Twitter was cutting corners on this promise, leading to widespread discontent and legal action. 24 de sept. de 2025 Elon Musk lost a legal fight over unpaid severance to a former Twitter employee who was laid off when he took over the social media platform in 2025, according to court documents. This outcome could set a precedent for future cases.
A Lawsuit He Previously Filed Facing Challenges: The legal woes aren't just coming from former employees. A lawsuit he previously filed is facing a major challenge, further complicating the already complex legal landscape surrounding X Corp. under Elon Musk's leadership.
The long-term implications of these legal battles for X Corp. and Elon Musk remain to be seen, but one thing is clear: the mass layoffs have created a significant legal quagmire that will likely take considerable time and resources to resolve.