[snotrockets]

Right, not firing them. But considering that boat sailed…

[AnotherGoodName]

It hasn't sailed. The above announcement talks about initial garden leave (employed but not expected to show up at all).

[snotrockets]

I suspect keeping a person employed "for show" could be considered immigration fraud. But that's why those workers should go and hire their own labor and immigration attorneys, and don't trust advice on this website, or from their employer.