Microsoft under fire for firing workers post-merger

Microsoft Faces Criticism from FTC for Layoffs After Activision Blizzard Acquisition

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has publicly criticized Microsoft for its decision to lay off 1,900 employees following its acquisition of video game company Activision Blizzard in January. The regulatory body has argued that these job cuts contradict Microsoft’s previous claims that the two entities would operate separately after the merger.