Longtime BioWare employees sue for better severance after layoffs

Seven former BioWare employees are suing the company for better severance pay after being laid off in August.
The employees say the severance they were offered is significantly less than the standard amount awarded in recent Alberta court cases.
The seven employees have an average tenure of 14 years at BioWare and are struggling to find new jobs.
A lawyer says BioWare's termination agreements may include illegal provisions that reduce the company's obligations.
The lawsuit comes amid a wave of layoffs across the gaming industry.

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