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		marshray on Feb 29, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Blizzard Lays Off 600, Including About 60 Develope... Probably depends on the state, but wouldn't a 'layoff' mean the company would pay higher unemployment compensation premiums?

itsameta4 on March 1, 2012 [–]

...which is still probably cheaper than a single wrongful termination suit. Calling it a layoff prevents that.

marshray on March 1, 2012 | [–]

Former employees can still sue over the way the layoffs were conducted.

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