Twitter has fired nearly all of its employees in Ghana, less than a week after billionaire Elon Musk took over the company.
According to a source, only one person remained in the nearly 20-strong team.
“The company is re-organising its operations as a result of a need to reduce costs,” read the email to staff from Fidelma Callaghan, Director People Services.
Mr Musk promised to make significant changes at Twitter, including layoffs worldwide.
The termination emails were sent to Ghana employees’ personal accounts after they were refused access to their work accounts.
Staff were advised not to “contact or deal with any customers, clients, authorities, banks, suppliers, or other employees of the company, and are required to inform the company if contacted.”
“It’s very insulting. The entire thing. From the mail to the lack of next steps to the tone of the letter. Just everything. Ridiculously insulting,” an affected staff told the BBC.
The letter informed employees that their last day of work would be December 4, but urged them not to seek other job before that date.
“You must ensure that the company knows where you will be and how you can be contacted during each working day to ensure your availability during the transition of responsibilities,” the notice reads.
In Ghana, employment law requires at least three months’ notice of termination.
It also requires that redundancy pay be discussed between the organization and the employee or trade union.
Twitter said last year that it would create its first Africa headquarters, but its commitment to the continent is now in doubt.
SOURCE: GRAPHICONLINE
