Thousands of IT employees across the University of California system recently unionized. They joined the University and Professional Technical Employees (UPTE) union. This expansion created the largest tech worker union in the United States. The... — read more
LAUSD Proceeds With Layoffs After New Contract
The Los Angeles Unified School District is proceeding with layoffs of classified workers. This action follows the recent ratification of a contract negotiated by SEIU Local 99. SEIU had previously canceled a planned strike by 30,000 workers. The... — read more
AbbVie Announces 85 Layoffs at California Eye Care Site
AbbVie announced 85 permanent layoffs at its Irvine, California, location. These layoffs will become effective on July 20. The affected positions are within the company's eye care business. This follows previous workforce reductions at the site in... — read more
Pajaro Valley Unified Approves 100 Staff Layoffs
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District board approved final layoffs. Approximately 100 full-time equivalent positions were eliminated. These cuts affect special education staff, teachers, and mental health clinicians. The district cited a budget... — read more
Sacramento City Unified Board Rejects Judge, Finalizes Layoffs
The Sacramento City Unified School District board approved over 90 additional employee layoffs. This decision defied an administrative law judge's recommendation to reinstate these employees. The judge found the district failed to prove timely layoff... — read more
ClickUp Cuts Staff, Citing AI Restructuring
Project management firm ClickUp laid off 22% of its employees. CEO Zeb Evans stated this was a deliberate restructuring, not a cost-saving measure. The company is reorganizing its operations around artificial intelligence. Remaining employees could... — read more
Intuit, Credit Karma Announce Bay Area Layoffs
Intuit and Credit Karma recently conducted layoffs. These cuts affected hundreds of workers. Employees in Oakland, San Francisco, and Mountain View were impacted. The layoffs occurred across the Bay Area. This represents a mass reduction in... — read more
LAUSD Board Approves Hundreds of Central Office Job Cuts
The Los Angeles Unified Board voted to approve significant job reductions. This action eliminates 657 positions within the school district’s central office. The district anticipates these cuts will save $90 million annually. These reductions are part... — read more
Sacramento Unified Board Approves Further Layoffs
Sacramento City Unified approved additional staff terminations. This decision added to over 500 layoff notices authorized earlier. The board acted against an administrative judge's recommendation for about 100 employees. These cuts aim to address a... — read more
California Governor Newsom Mandates AI Workforce Preparation
California aims to lead in artificial intelligence regulation. Experts warn AI will both displace and create jobs. Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Thursday. This order prepares the state for an AI-driven economy. It includes... — read more
Intuit Cuts 3,000 Roles in AI-Driven Reorganization
Intuit plans to eliminate approximately 3,000 jobs. This represents about 17% of its total workforce. The company is undergoing a broad restructuring effort. This effort aims to reduce complexity and accelerate AI integration. Two office locations... — read more
Upwork Cuts Workforce by 24% After Earnings
Upwork will cut 24% of its staff. This decision followed a recent earnings update. Upwork now expects lower full-year revenue. It also faces increasing legal scrutiny. Upwork's share price has sharply declined. ... — read more
Santa Barbara County Cuts 84 Jobs Amid Budget Decrease
Santa Barbara County issued layoff notices to 84 employees. These notices are set to take effect on June 30. The county is preparing a $1.64 billion budget, a 2.9% decrease from last year. This reduction stems from an economic downturn and decreased... — read more
BILL Holdings Cuts Workforce to Boost Efficiency
BILL Holdings is cutting its workforce by up to 30%. This strategy aims to make the company leaner. The company also plans to leverage AI for increased efficiency. BILL Holdings faces headwinds from declining interest rates and SaaS sector pressures... — read more
LinkedIn Announces Major Job Reductions
LinkedIn announced job reductions affecting over 600 employees. These permanent layoffs are scheduled for July 13. Many affected workers are based in California offices. CEO Daniel Shapero's internal memo previously indicated these cuts. The memo... — read more
California Academy of Sciences Director Resigns Following Layoffs
Scott Sampson resigned as Executive Director of the California Academy of Sciences. His resignation is effective May 29, with advisory duties through June. The institution recently announced layoffs of 53 employees. These cuts address a structural... — read more
California Tech Workers Face AI-Driven Job Market Shift
Mass layoffs continue to impact Silicon Valley tech workers. Artificial intelligence is driving these job cuts and reshaping the industry. Many displaced employees struggle to find new roles despite extensive experience. Companies are now highly... — read more
Innovaccer Cuts 340 Jobs Amid AI-Native Shift
Healthtech unicorn Innovaccer laid off approximately 340 employees. These job cuts occurred across India and the United States. The company is restructuring operations to become "AI-native." This marks Innovaccer's third layoff round in four years... — read more
Visual Concepts Reduces Workforce
Visual Concepts, known for WWE 2K and NBA 2K, has conducted numerous layoffs. Several former employees announced their job losses on LinkedIn. A software engineer, Brittany Thibodeaux, confirmed many staffers were let go. Game designer Nina Marotta... — read more
West Sonoma County District Finalizes Staff Reductions
The West Sonoma County Union High School District board finalized staff layoffs. These reductions address the district's ongoing budget deficit. The board approved 8.0 FTE certificated and 4.918 FTE classified position cuts. Seven Analy staff members... — read more
WCCUSD Approves Staff Cuts Despite Program Protections
The WCCUSD school board approved dozens of layoffs. The district must address a $127.2 million shortfall. The board spared several popular programs from cuts after community testimony. Teachers, custodians, and administrators are among those... — read more
Goop Reduces Workforce, Citing AI Integration
Gwyneth Paltrow's company, Goop, recently experienced staff layoffs. The company is transitioning to an AI workflow. Profitability and artificial intelligence are cited as reasons for the cuts. The exact number of affected employees remains unclear... — read more
Redlands Unified District Approves Staff Cuts
The Redlands Unified School District recently approved 19 new layoffs. These cuts impact positions such as librarians, special education staff, and nurses. This decision follows 135 layoff notices approved earlier in the year. The district cites... — read more
Cisco Plans Job Cuts Despite Strong Financial Performance
Cisco announced another wave of mass layoffs this week. The company plans to cut fewer than 4,000 jobs. This amounts to less than 5% of its total workforce. This decision comes despite Cisco reporting a record revenue of $15.8 billion. The company is... — read more
Cloudflare Announces 224 San Francisco Job Cuts
Cloudflare plans to cut 224 jobs at its San Francisco headquarters. These layoffs are scheduled to take effect this Friday. This local reduction is part of a larger global restructuring. The company previously announced over 1,100 worldwide job... — read more
LinkedIn announces new layoffs in the Bay Area
Microsoft-owned LinkedIn is cutting staff. The exact number of affected workers remains undetermined. This action is part of a wider trend in the tech industry. Many technology companies are currently reducing their workforces. The social media... — read more
Coachella Valley Unified Plans Teacher Layoffs Amid Deficit
Coachella Valley Unified will lay off 34 teachers. These layoffs are expected at the end of the school year. The district faces a multimillion-dollar budget deficit. It is working to close this deficit. The goal is to maintain financial solvency. ... — read more
San Diego Unified Staff Offered New Positions
Dozens of San Diego Unified School District employees will receive new job offers. These employees previously faced potential layoffs earlier this year. The district reached agreements with three employee associations. Sixty-nine at-risk employees... — read more
Berkeley Unified Cuts Support Staff Positions Due to Deficit
Twenty-one non-teaching positions remain on the Berkeley Unified layoff list. This figure represents a sharp decline from 351 initial notices. Nine after-school program coordinators are among those still facing cuts. The district is working to close... — read more
Fresno Unified Trustees Approve Staff Reductions for 2026-27
Fresno Unified trustees unanimously approved proposed layoffs. The decision impacts 78 positions across the district. This includes teachers, counselors, nurses, and vice principals. The district cited a lack of funds as the reason. These changes are... — read more
Trailer Park Group Exits U.S. Movie Trailer Business
Trailer Park Group is undergoing a strategic restructuring of its operations. The company is shutting down its traditional U.S. movie trailer-making division. This move will result in approximately 150 layoffs across the firm. Its Hollywood office is... — read more
Livermore District Plans Employee Reductions
The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District board will consider employee terminations. About 15 full-time equivalent positions are proposed for reduction. These cuts are part of a $14.8 million budget adjustment plan. Classified employees... — read more
GitLab Initiates Restructuring, Workforce Reductions Planned
GitLab announced a company-wide restructuring effort. The software company plans to reduce its workforce by June 1. This restructuring aims to meet the demands of the "agentic era." Changes include flattening management layers and reorganizing R&D... — read more
Medtronic Plans Santa Rosa Site Closure, Employee Relocation
Medtronic will shut down its Santa Rosa, California site. The closure impacts 370 employees at the Fountaingrove campus. Medtronic anticipates completing the site closure by spring 2028. Operations will primarily relocate to Santa Ana, Minnesota, and... — read more
Sacramento District Reduces Staff, Nears State Takeover
Sacramento City Unified School District’s Board of Education voted to finalize 503 layoffs. The action addresses a $127 million financial gap. Many affected workers are classified, such as custodians and food service staff. Even with these cuts, the... — read more
BILL Holdings Announces Layoffs and Share Buyback Amid Q3 Growth
BILL Holdings, Inc. reported solid financial results for its third fiscal quarter. Total revenue reached $406.6 million, a 13% increase year-over-year. The company also announced a major restructuring plan to reduce its workforce by up to 30%. This... — read more
St. Helena District Approves Two Layoffs, Spares Counselor
St. Helena Unified School District trustees approved two employee layoffs. The 5-0 vote on Thursday impacts the 2026-27 school year. Melissa Hansen, an executive assistant, and Esperanza Fuentes, an accounting technician, received final notices. A... — read more
Cloudflare Announces Major Staff Cuts, Cites AI
Cloudflare announced layoffs for over a thousand employees. The company cited increased AI usage as a primary reason. Cloudflare's AI usage grew by over 600% in three months. The job cuts are not for cost-cutting or performance assessment... — read more
Ticketmaster Reduces Workforce by 350 for Strategic Focus
Ticketmaster has laid off approximately 350 employees across its operations. These cuts affect various functions within the company. The firm aims to increase focus on fewer initiatives. It plans to bring more software development in-house. This... — read more
Pleasanton Unified Reverses Staff Layoffs Due to New Funding
Pleasanton Unified rescinded some staff layoffs. This followed a budget agreement with a labor association. The agreement generated nearly $910,000 in savings. Grant funding also stopped social worker job cuts. The district continues seeking funds to... — read more