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flag A U.S. company abruptly laid off most India-based staff in a surprise virtual meeting on Oct. 1, 2025, citing restructuring.

flag A U.S.-based company laid off most of its India-based employees during a sudden, unannounced 11 a.m. virtual meeting on October 1, 2025, according to a Reddit post. flag The Chief Operating Officer joined late, disabled all cameras and microphones, and announced the mass layoffs due to internal restructuring, not performance, without prior warning. flag The meeting lasted just minutes, ended abruptly, and employees were informed via email. flag The affected worker reported significant emotional distress over the impersonal treatment, though the company provided October’s salary and payment for unused leave. flag The post drew widespread support on Reddit, with users offering job leads, empathy, and criticism of the abrupt layoff process.

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