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Yes, they received an email earlier today saying that It's their last day of work today and that they don't need to report. This is a sad start to the new year.

Similar happened at my company. Selfish companies.

I know that there's a saying that says in order to save the many, we need to sacrifice a few.
But, they could have at least informed them a month prior just a heads-up that would give them time to prepare or time to look for new jobs.