US Gaming Brand Fires 1,600 Employees Amid Controversy Over Foreign Worker Visa Approval
A US-based gaming brand owned by Microsoft has faced outrage after firing 1,600 employees amid approval for thousands of foreign worker visas. The company's mass layoffs have sparked fury among local workers and communities.
A US-based gaming brand owned by Microsoft has sparked outrage after firing 1,600 employees following its approval for thousands of foreign worker visas, leaving many in the industry questioning the company's motives and the impact on local workers. The layoffs have been met with widespread fury and criticism, with some accusing the company of exploiting loopholes to reduce labor costs. The controversy highlights concerns about the use of H-1B visas and the widening gap between tech companies' profits and their treatment of US employees. As a result, the gaming brand is facing intense backlash from the public and its own community.