Twitter / X Mass Layoff WARN Act Class Action
Case Overview
Shortly after Elon Musk completed his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter in late October 2022, the company abruptly laid off approximately 3,700 employees — nearly half of its global workforce — within days, followed by additional waves of terminations and resignations. Former employees filed class action lawsuits alleging Twitter violated the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act and its California state equivalent by failing to provide the required 60-day advance written notice of mass layoffs. Plaintiffs sought 60 days of back pay and benefits as compensation for the unlawful lack of notice.
The litigation attracted significant public attention as a test case for WARN Act enforcement during high-profile corporate acquisitions and was one of several lawsuits filed against Musk-era Twitter alleging labor law violations, including claims related to severance pay, unpaid bonuses, and discrimination. In 2024, Twitter/X Corp. agreed to pay $100 million to settle the federal and California WARN Act class claims on behalf of approximately 2,000 affected employees. The settlement was praised by labor advocates as a landmark enforcement of worker notification rights in the technology sector.
Who May Qualify
Former Twitter employees who were terminated or constructively discharged during the mass layoff events beginning in November 2022 without receiving 60 days of advance written notice as required by the federal WARN Act or California's equivalent Cal-WARN Act.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Twitter employees get compensation for the mass layoffs?
Yes. Twitter/X Corp. agreed to a $100 million class settlement to compensate approximately 2,000 employees who were laid off without the legally required 60-day notice under the WARN Act. Eligible class members were entitled to a share of the settlement fund.
What is the WARN Act and did Twitter violate it?
The federal WARN Act requires employers with 100 or more employees to provide at least 60 days' written notice before mass layoffs. Plaintiffs alleged Twitter failed to provide this notice before abruptly terminating thousands of workers after Elon Musk's acquisition in 2022.
Can I still join the Twitter WARN Act lawsuit?
The case has been settled for $100 million. If you were a former Twitter employee laid off in November 2022 or shortly after and did not receive notice of the settlement, you should contact the claims administrator or a labor attorney to inquire about your eligibility.