I think that last point is opposite; it’s seen as heartless when the new owner of a business goes through rehiring existing employees instead of assuring them they still have a job.
Maybe I'm making too big of a deal out of semantics, but every time somebody buys me it makes me angry.
Definitely see how some would prefer the job reconsidered, though. There's no system that makes everyone happy, including to never sell a business.
These things are good to think about; appreciate it.