<human>: Can you succinctly summarize the text in 1-3 sentences?

Also, how common is it for employers to ask you to sign a severance agreement--in return for a small sum--wherein you promise not to sue the company?  Btw, this is a throwaway account.
<bot>: Was among those who were fired en masse, some of those fired suspect racial motive, I think it's just a bribe to avoid having the company be taken to court.