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We expect to hear more than a few expletives being fired off in Microsoft's direction by some of its 1,400 ex-employees that were laid off last month. That's because Microsoft has begun sending letters to some of those that have been let go claiming it overpaid severance and would now like some of the money returned, according to TechCrunch.
"An inadvertent administrative error occurred that resulted in an overpayment in severance pay by Microsoft," the letter states. "We ask that you repay the overpayment and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience to you."
CNet says a Microsoft spokesperson confirmed the authenticity of the letter but wouldn't comment further, saying it was "a private matter between the company and the affected people." It's also unknown how many of the letters have been sent out, what exactly the "administrative error" was, or what the overpayments add up to, but apparently under-compensation also occurred.
Hit the jump and tell us if you agree with Microsoft asking for the money back.
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