Former BioWare Employees Sue Studio Over Low Severance Pay

A group of former BioWare employees laid off in August is suing the studio for low severance pay.
The group says BioWare's severance package was "significantly less" than recent court standards.
The employees are refusing BioWare's offer and requesting punitive damages.
A lawyer says BioWare attempted to reduce its obligation "well below what courts typically award."
The employees say it will be difficult to find new jobs given NDAs and approaching holidays.

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