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UPDATE 27\/05\/22<\/strong>: Following our article yesterday, we recieved a reply from Microsoft which reads: <\/p>\n

“Every reported claim we receive is investigated, and for every claim found substantiated there is clear action taken. This disciplinary action can range from termination, to demotion, loss of pay or bonus, official reprimand, mandatory training, coaching, or combination of some of these.”<\/p>\n

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UPDATE 27\/05\/22: Following our article yesterday, we recieved a reply from Microsoft which reads: “Every reported claim we receive is investigated, and for every claim found substantiated there is clear action taken. This disciplinary action can range from termination, to demotion, loss of pay or bonus, official reprimand, mandatory training, coaching, or combination of some of these.” The original story continues below. 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