The French &quot;closet&quot; for unwanted workers reminds me of the American &quot;rubber room&quot; for unwanted teachers: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Reassignment_centers" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Reassignment_centers</a><p>An inhumane concept, to be sure.  If you want to let these people go, pay them severance and let them be on their way.