they have not received the money or any further communication
I bet Musk did this on purpose, also firing the people responsible for paying severance.
I’m guessing the workers have nowhere to go to get their money, unless they take it to court.
Companies like Twitter really should be investigated for illegal activities of this kind, when firing or underpaying either workers or contractors, when sufficient suspicion is there. I think it is with Twitter, and I’m convinced Musk does it on purpose, because he doesn’t give a shit.
If guilty, those responsible should be punished accordingly.