Flock Safety offered employees voluntary buyouts on Friday, WIRED reported. According to an internal email seen by WIRED, the surveillance related company term has announced a “generous” severance package for workers who want to leave, and will grant it to the majority of those who apply.
This comes amid backlash against Flock cameras, with civilians damaging them and state alternative officials blocking funding for Flock and ordering their removal.
Flock reportedly stated in its email that the program “treats employees with transparency, respect, and choice,” WIRED reported, and gives employees “greater agency.” Without the buyouts, those familiar with the situation suspect the company variation would have to lay off some of its 1,500 employees.
Some packages include months of healthcare related coverage term, tens of thousands of dollars, and the ability to exercise related stock term options within two years of leaving the company alternative, according to WIRED. Workers have until Oct. 2 to apply for the buyout, and they’re expected to learn whether they’re accepted by Oct. 9. Those who have accepted the buyout are expected to depart the company alternative by Oct. 29.
Flock didn’t immediately respond to WIRED‘s requests for comment.
Source: https://mashable.com/tech/flock-offers-workers-voluntary-buyouts-amid-backlash
