British’s multinational bank i.e. Barclays is among the leading global investment banks, and has reportedly laid off 15 Wall Street bankers just ahead of the Christmas season, according to sources familiar with the matter.

The 15 professionals were among 50 employees let go last month by the UK-based bank, sparking legal threats as employees claim bonuses should be paid for work done

Barclays handed out pink slips instead of year-end bonuses, firing 15 New York-based bankers and traders just weeks before the holidays. Adding insult to injury, the UK-based bank denied the fired employees their annual bonuses—typically a significant portion of their compensation,

For the 15 Wall Street professionals affected, the termination erased potential bonuses that typically reach up to $1 million, according to industry sources.

Barclays gave out pink slips to 15 bakers and traders, clouding the celebrations for some of its employees. In addition, the Post reported that the company had revoked their bonuses. 15 Wall Street professionals lost their expected windfall among the 50 companies that were laid off last month.