X ordered to pay $600K to fired employee who didn't click yes on email ultimatum

A former Twitter executive, Gary Rooney, has been awarded approximately $605,000 by Ireland’s Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) after being unfairly terminated for not clicking "yes" on an email ultimatum from Elon Musk. The ultimatum, sent in November 2022, required employees to agree to work in "extremely hardcore" conditions or face termination. Rooney, who had been with the company for nine years, refused to comply with the ultimatum, which the WRC deemed unreasonable. The adjudication officer, Michael MacNamee, stated that not clicking the link could not be considered an act of resignation and criticized the 24-hour deadline given to employees as insufficient for making such a significant decision. The ruling highlights ongoing legal challenges faced by Musk's companies, as other former employees have also pursued legal action for various grievances, including discrimination claims.

- Gary Rooney was awarded $605,000 for unfair termination after refusing an email ultimatum from Elon Musk.

- The WRC ruled that not clicking "yes" on the ultimatum did not constitute resignation.

- The 24-hour deadline for employees to respond was deemed unreasonable by the adjudication officer.

- This case reflects broader legal issues faced by Musk's companies regarding employee treatment.

- Other former employees have also filed lawsuits against Musk's companies for various claims.