Twitter staff, including its Irish workforce, have been locked out of their offices until at least next Monday.
The move comes after Elon Musk issued an ultimatum to either work 'long hours at high intensity' or leave.
Hundreds have opted to go and the office closures were ordered reportedly over fears of 'sabotage' by disgruntled staff.
Lawyer Lisa Bloom is representing some of those who've been laid off - she says the work environment has changed drastically since Musk took over.