#layoff

The topic is not about layoff, it is about Security, but who knows, maybe it is just an excuse?

Any red tag here? I have not received any one-on-one email from contract firm!

Former Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. employees filed a class action lawsuit. They claim the airline improperly laid off about 17,000 workers. The suit alleges Spirit failed to provide 60 days' notice under the WARN Act. This occurred while the company proposed bonuses for top executives. The employees seek back pay and other compensation from the bankrupt airline.

Dania Beach, Florida

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/bankruptcy-law/ex-spirit-airline-workers-bring-class-suit-over-abrupt-layoffs

Tire manufacturer Goodyear announced plans to close its Fayetteville, North Carolina plant. The closure is expected by the end of 2027. Approximately 1,700 hourly and salaried positions will be affected. Goodyear stated this action is necessary to strengthen its market competitiveness. The company aims to support the long-term health of its business.

Fayetteville, North Carolina

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2026/05/13/1-700-layoffs-possible-as-goodyear-eyes-closing-n-c--factory

Four major employers in New Jersey filed layoff notices this week. These companies plan to cut 364 jobs across various sectors. Embassy Suites, JPMorgan Chase, Amicus Therapeutics, and Spirit Airlines are affected. Spirit Airlines announced 201 Newark employee layoffs due to its shutdown. Other companies also announced job cuts earlier this spring.

New Jersey

https://www.nj.com/business/2026/05/364-more-nj-workers-face-layoffs-as-job-cuts-keep-piling-up.html

Takeda announced a new multiyear restructuring program. This program will eliminate approximately 4,500 roles during the 2026 fiscal year. The company expects to incur $1.07 billion in restructuring costs. It projects over $1.26 billion in annualized savings by 2028. These changes aim to accelerate growth and support new product launches.

https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/takeda-slimming-down-new-era-plots-4500-layoffs-latest-restructuring-drive

Only PIPs?

I used to be so proud of my work ethic. I always stayed late, took on extra, really cared. Now I feel like a total fool. The workload after the layoffs didn't decrease. It increased, because the people left are burned out and the lazy ones are still lazy. So those of us who still try are doing even more. I love what I do, I really do, but I'm so tired. Tired of working my butt off every day for a place that doesn't value me. And here's the thing. I'm probably getting cut in the next few months anyway. So why am I still doing this? Why am I not just coasting like everyone else? I'm starting to think that's the smarter move.

What happened to the "Corrupt DXE..." post? Great post - very informative, detailed, & with references. Some good responses as well.

Did an administrator pull the post? Or, one of the leaders that was called out? My concern is that OP, who was laid off last week, pulled the post out of fear of losing his/her severance.

I was laid off a few months ago and both I and most of my former coworkers still haven't found anything. Please make sure to update your resume now and reach out to your network. Don't put it off or think you're safe. Find something before they make the decision for you.

Do we know what it will be? I'm a relatively new hire, so I'm not sure if that puts me at higher risk. Is it last one in, first one out or performance based or something else entirely?

https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/starbucks-seattle-summer-layoffs

Layoffs are 100% confirmed: Anyone at this site who spends every day waiting for a meeting about being let go, anyone who no longer wants to work at Cisco, anyone who only complains about management despite the company reaching record-high stock prices, or anyone who has simply lost motivation is free to leave Cisco.

Please do not waste company resources or other people’s time. If you are ready to move on, do so now.

There are thousands of talented people with fire in their eyes who have been struggling for a long time to find an opportunity. Give them your place, and go in peace.

The new trend is to fire you for performance. Zero coaching or advance warning. Let say you are rated Meets. During mid-year, you will be surprised with IC or NI with no turnaround plan. It will be some minor issue too like failing to staple your TPS report. WFA is already planning this. It’s evil and they hope you don’t sue.

I'm putting this out there for my former coworkers who might be in denial like I was. You might be getting managed out if your work is suddenly being micromanaged. If you're getting impossible deadlines. If you're being left out of meetings you used to attend. If your responsibilities are shrinking. If your wins are being ignored. If your requests for time off or training are being denied. If you're getting in trouble for things others do daily. I saw all of these before I was let go, I just didn't want to believe it.

Any truth to this? Could be legit given end of fiscal and upcoming earnings.

I keep seeing things that make me think there will be layoffs this week? Does anyone know anything?

Why do we have both dates mentioned for layoffs? Or will layoffs actually happen on both days? I'm stressed and confused.

How much worse can it get than the situation I'm in now? Constantly worrying about cuts, dealing with an abusive manager who thinks fear is a legitimate managing tool, and being significantly underpaid compared to market. If I'm laid off, I'll be jobless but my future will look more promising than the one I see if I stay here.

General Motors is cutting hundreds of information technology staff. These reductions will affect approximately 500 to 600 salaried employees globally. Management began notifying affected workers on Monday morning. The company's Warren Tech Center is one impacted worksite. GM stated these cuts aim to transform its IT organization for the future.

Warren, Michigan

https://www.macombdaily.com/2026/05/12/gm-layoffs-to-hit-warren-tech-center/

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 a nearly $8 million budget deficit. Only support staff are affected, as teacher layoffs were avoided by other means.

Berkeley, California

https://www.berkeleyside.org/2026/05/12/berkeley-unified-budget-layoffs-after-school-coordinators

Rhode Island school districts are approving staff layoffs for the upcoming academic year. These reductions stem from budget pressures and shifting student enrollment. Johnston initially issued 89 layoff notices, with 42 employees still without positions after reorganization. Newport laid off 17 teachers, though some roles might be restored later. Warwick approved 42 layoffs, including teachers, teaching assistants, and administrators.

Providence, Rhode Island

https://www.wpri.com/news/education/teacher-staff-layoffs-hit-multiple-ri-school-districts/

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 scheduled for the 2026-2027 school year.

Fresno, California

https://kmph.com/news/local/fresno-unified-approves-proposed-layoffs-of-78-positions-for-2026-27-school-year

Cleveland Metropolitan School District leaders defended recent layoffs and school closures. An additional 51 central office administrators received layoff notices. This adds to 315 layoffs approved earlier in April. The district will close 29 schools next year due to declining enrollment. Sixty teachers previously laid off will return as enhanced building substitutes.

Cleveland, Ohio

https://www.ideastream.org/education/2026-05-12/cleveland-school-leaders-defend-layoffs-building-closures-amid-broader-public-education-challenges

193 Byhalia workers laid off from Nike Retail store

• (Action News 5) | Published: 04-03-2026
• A Mississippi WARN notice showed 193 workers were laid off at Nike’s Byhalia retail distribution center due to reduced distribution operations.

  https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/04/04/193-byhalia-workers-laid-off-nike-retail-store/
  #nike

if you lose the ability to print in office on or before 5/18 you are gone in early July.

Any word on upcoming TWS/RPO/WSI layoffs? Change is certainly in the air and it don’t look good.

14 (It's been a month, I am still trying to make a peace with it)

was laid off in January but finally landed a new gig this week, now I can cash out the remaining few months of my severance. definitely a tough job market. Spent the last 4 months applying for jobs and upskilling my tech stack. I applied for over 350 jobs, about 30% got thanks but no thanks emails, 67% completely ghosted, and the remainder varying forms of interviews. while the new job pays a little less than wf, but has a lot of career upside, great benefits, and in office requirements are much less stringent. Definitely a different job market, but there are jobs out there. try not to get discouraged

There are no jobs, economy is going under, the entire world is in a crisis... How is that a good time to lose your job?

Ideal US Talent Worker OpCo LLC will lay off 9,891 remote gig workers. These layoffs are scheduled to begin on July 1. The company cited business restructuring as a primary reason. Its contracts are being transferred to a third-party partner. Affected workers are encouraged to apply for open positions with this partner.

Minneapolis, MN

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/smallbusiness/nearly-9900-remote-gig-workers-to-be-laid-off-by-minneapolis-company/ar-AA22mF5u

Huntsman Corp. will cease nitrile latex production at its Akron facility. This change is scheduled for the end of the first quarter of 2027. The company plans to lay off 25% to 30% of its Akron workforce. Increased low-cost imports from the Far East are cited as a factor. Huntsman will continue other polymer manufacturing and focus on new materials in Akron.

Akron, Ohio

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/business/2026/05/12/texas-based-huntsman-corporation-adjusting-its-manufacturing-focus-in-akron-nitrile-latex/89983377007/

When I got the news that I was being laid off a few months ago, I expected to be devastated. Instead, I felt a wave of relief. Dell has been a mess for too long and I hated my job for far too long. I don't know if I got lucky or the job market is not that bad, but I had a new role within two months. Smaller company and much better culture. Just wanted to say, it's not all bad.

The Toronto District School Board announced hundreds of additional layoffs. These cuts follow previous job reductions last month. The layoffs target 218 central administrative staff positions. An additional 91 vacant positions will also be eliminated. The board cites declining enrollment and financial sustainability as reasons.

Toronto

https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/05/11/hundreds-of-administrative-roles-cut-in-latest-round-of-tdsb-layoffs/

Etain LLC's Chestertown ca--abis facility is closing. This will lead to 37 job losses. A WARN notice was filed with the Labor Department on May 5. All affected workers will lose their jobs in August. Etain is part of Fluent Corp., which Vireo Growth is acquiring.

Chestertown, New York

https://www.timesunion.com/business/article/etain-chestertown-ca--abis-layoff-notice-22252658.php

I was laid off 3 months after starting here. Looking back, I missed the signs. Exploding offer, nervous recruiter, vague job description, no salary range. Learn from my mistake.

Oracle laid off an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 employees on March 31. The company offered a severance package including four weeks' pay plus one week per additional year, capped at 26 weeks. Unvested restricted stock units were forfeited upon termination. A group of affected employees attempted to collectively negotiate improved severance terms. Oracle declined these negotiations, presenting its offer as final.

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/laid-off-oracle-employees-tried-to-negotiate-severance-after-mass-firings-company-declined-11483227

Christianbook is implementing a workforce reduction. Fifty positions will be eliminated at its headquarters. A WARN notice was filed in May. These job cuts are scheduled to begin July 6. The company did not state a reason for the layoffs.

Peabody, Massachusetts

https://www.masslive.com/news/2026/05/beloved-north-shore-retailer-laying-off-50-employees-from-peabody-headquarters.html

Can anyone confirm what the offers were in voluntary?