[hi-v-rocknroll]

Begs Q: A. Did significant unprofessional conduct happen OR B. is this a cheaper than golden parachute excuse form of layoff?

[Uhhrrr]

I think the company would lose the inevitable lawsuit if it were B.

[hi-v-rocknroll]

Calculated risk. Perhaps they found a sufficiently ambiguous excuse. Most professional workers unwittingly commit technical felonies everyday.

See also: Three Felonies A Day: How the Feds Target the Innocent 2011, Harvey Silverglate