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Sacked Spansion workers take the company to court

by on27 February 2009


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Some execs got a raise following the layoff


A few
days ago AMD spin off Spansion announced it would cut its workforce by 35 percent, or 3,000.

The laid-off workers have now launched two class-action suits against the chipmaker, claiming Spansion's decision goes against both federal and state laws, which require employers to give a two month notice prior to laying off more than 50 souls.

What's worse, the same day Spansion announced the massive layoff, the company revealed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that some of its executives will get even more cash.

Apparently Spansion's board
rescinded a 10 percent pay cut imposed in October on some managers, saying the decision to restore their previous salaries was intended "to provide an incentive for executive officers and certain other key employees to remain employed by the company."

The lawsuits don't mention the fact that executives have restored their pay, but attorneys representing the workers believe the issue could become relevant in court.

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Last modified on 27 February 2009
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