Palo Alto Unified School District forecasts financial hardship and potential layoffs. This follows the failure of Measure B, a parcel tax that would have generated $15 million annually. The district also reached an impasse in contract negotiations... — read more
Bell-Phillip Television Productions Lays Off Key Staff
Bell-Phillip Television Productions recently experienced layoffs. Several employees were affected by these personnel changes. Eva Basler, VP of Communications and Talent Relations, was among them. She oversaw publicity for "The Bold and the... — read more
Paradigm Agency Adjusts Staffing Levels
Paradigm Talent Agency dismissed three agents. Jeff Kolodny, Adam Van Dusen, and Natalie Handelsman were affected. Kolodny and Handelsman were talent agents; Van Dusen was a TV Lit agent. The agency characterized these as selective adjustments during... — read more
Uber Cuts Jobs in People Division
Uber is reducing its workforce within its People and Places division. This department encompasses human resources, recruitment, and workplace facilities. The company is eliminating 23% of the roles in this specific division. These changes are... — read more
GitLab Restructures Workforce, Shares Gain on AI Plans
GitLab announced a restructuring plan impacting its global operations. The company is cutting 350 jobs, which represents about 14% of its workforce. Shares climbed after stronger-than-expected sales and an improved annual outlook. GitLab's revenue... — read more
San Francisco Mayor Lurie Budget Targets Deficit, Vacant Jobs
Mayor Daniel Lurie presented his budget proposal for San Francisco. The plan aims to close a $642 million deficit without widespread layoffs. It eliminates over 400 vacant city positions and slows future hiring. The budget prioritizes funding for... — read more
CDF Webinar Guides Employers on Minimizing Layoff Lawsuits
CDF Labor Law will host an online webinar on June 18, 2026. It offers practical advice for handling workforce reductions. The program aims to minimize legal risks and compliance traps. Attorneys Todd Wulffson and Alessandra Whipple will present the... — read more
Hope Services Clients See Bay Area Job Losses
Bay Area businesses have laid off disabled workers. Hope Services, a nonprofit, supports these individuals. Twenty percent of its 250 clients lost jobs last year. These roles included janitorial work and retail positions. Economic factors and an... — read more
Redlands Unified Board Approves 24 Staff Reductions
The Redlands Unified School Board approved layoffs for 24 certificated employees. This decision occurred during a special meeting on May 27. The layoffs include counselors, teachers, and student support staff. This brings the total confirmed district... — read more
Box CEO: AI Misunderstanding Drives Tech Layoffs
Box CEO Aaron Levie highlights a growing disconnect in Silicon Valley regarding AI. He states many tech executives misunderstand AI's full scope and practical challenges. CEOs often see only the "happy path" of AI, ignoring the extensive work... — read more
NetApp Cuts 77 Jobs in California
NetApp announced permanent job cuts impacting 77 employees. These layoffs are centered around its San Jose, California location. The company stated a strategic realignment is driving these changes. This shift focuses on evolving customer needs and... — read more
Santa Rosa Schools Consider Fiscal Chief Raise Amid Layoffs
Santa Rosa City Schools trustees will discuss a $76,000 pay increase. This raise is for interim fiscal chief Luz Cazares. The district recently issued layoff notices to 80 staff members. Cazares is credited with helping the district avoid state... — read more
Webflow Announces Job Cuts, Citing AI Impact
San Francisco-based Webflow announced layoffs on Wednesday. Employees were abruptly locked out of company accounts without warning. CEO Linda Tong stated AI tools transformed website development. This prompted a difficult decision to restructure the... — read more
Lakers Business Operations See Layoffs Amid Restructuring
The Lakers laid off more than a dozen business operations employees. These layoffs occurred on Wednesday. The affected departments included communications, marketing, and sales. This action is part of an ongoing organizational restructuring. Mark... — read more
NetApp Implements Layoffs Affecting San Jose Roles
NetApp recently conducted layoffs. These job cuts occurred in San Jose. The affected positions included product management. Software engineering roles were also impacted. Sales department employees faced job reductions. San Jose, California ... — read more
Highlands Charter School Cuts 79 Jobs Post-Vote
Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools announced layoffs. Seventy-nine employees were impacted by these job reductions. This occurred days after the county board voted to keep the school open. The school cited operational and financial... — read more
Kevin Hart Defends Hartbeat Business Restructuring
Kevin Hart addressed recent reports about his media company, Hartbeat. He dismissed claims of internal turmoil and employee concerns as exaggerated. Hart called the company's restructuring a strategic business move. This action aims to maintain... — read more
University of California Tech Union Expands, Targets AI Layoffs
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