The article states keeping employment was opt-in. As in, agree to working more than 9-5 and click the link below, if you do not, you are laid off.

I agree, he can. ;) I think he just got on 300 signees; that's the number. So an enormous number I imagine are calling his bluff, but intend to let the checks to keep cashing. I would almost 100% do that if it was me.

I guess I'd probably be gone by now.

why not?