SEGA of America Announces Layoffs Affecting 61 Employees in March
In a recent development, SEGA of America has disclosed plans to lay off 61 employees effective March 8, as revealed in the latest Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice. The news came to light through an automated Twitter bot dedicated to sharing the most recent WARN notices.
As of now, SEGA of America has not issued any official statements regarding the impending workforce reduction. The notice does not provide specific details on the reasons behind the layoffs, leaving uncertainties about potential connections to the company’s reported intention to “phase out” temporary employees by February. This proposed measure had faced opposition from the Allied Employees Guild Improving Sega (AEGIS-CWA) union when initially introduced.
Insider Gaming has initiated communication with both SEGA of America and AEGIS-CWA seeking clarification on the circumstances surrounding the layoffs. The story will be updated promptly should any responses be received from either party.
The announcement adds SEGA to the list of companies navigating workforce changes in the evolving landscape of the gaming industry. As the situation unfolds, the affected employees and the gaming community await further insights into the factors influencing this decision by SEGA of America.
