#layoff

Kmart plans to implement layoffs at its Bucks County warehouse. These workforce reductions are scheduled to occur on the same day as the asset sale concludes. The company has filed official notice regarding these planned job cuts. Further details are reserved for subscribers.

Bucks County, Pennsylvania

https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2026/07/21/sears-kmart-warehouse-sell-assets-layoffs-bucks.html

The number of layoffs at Community Healthlink has increased to 231 positions as the organization undergoes closure. A recent WARN filing indicates 104 additional jobs will be eliminated by September 16th. These cuts affect various programs including behavioral health, children's services, and housing support across multiple communities. UMass Memorial Health is working to transition these programs to new providers. Despite the layoffs, many services are expected to continue operating.

Worcester, Massachusetts

https://theworcesterguardian.org/f/community-healthlink-layoffs-climb-to-231-as-worcesters-behavioral-health-transition-deepens/

Multiple businesses in western Kentucky have recently laid off over 350 employees since March. CC Metals and Alloys, Precision Parcel Logistics, Premier Candle U.S. Corp., and Stella Jones Corp. were among the companies making significant workforce reductions. Experts note that economic cycles and rising input costs can contribute to such layoffs. Local organizations like the Goodwill Opportunity Center and Kentucky Career Center are providing resources to assist affected individuals. These centers offer job search assistance, training, and support to help people re-enter the workforce.

Paducah, KY

https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/layoffs-affect-hundreds-across-western-kentucky-local-agencies-help-workers-find-new-employment/article_096f8b33-eeed-48e3-9442-8a967eabf481.html

Recent layoffs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture are creating significant difficulties for meat processors. A representative from the Flower Hill Institute noted that remaining USDA staff are shouldering increased workloads. These workforce reductions have impacted the Meat and Poultry Processing Technical Assistance Program. The institute continues to aid processors in navigating these new challenges. Many processors previously relied on specific personnel for grant reporting and documentation.

Washington, D.C.

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-layoffs-leave-meat-processing-program-facing-new-hurdles/

Portland State University has finalized its layoff plan, reducing the number of affected faculty and academic staff from initial projections. The university will now see 36 faculty and academic staff lose their jobs, with three positions shifting to part-time status. These cuts are part of a larger strategy to address a significant budget shortfall. While the number of layoffs is lower than previously announced, some faculty express dissatisfaction with the process and the university's long-term financial strategy. The university aims to achieve substantial savings through these reductions and departmental eliminations.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/21/portland-state-university-layoffs-oregon-education/

It's not bluewashing 'til it's 100% done

http://techrights.org/n/2026/07/22/IBM_is_Not_Done_Destroying_Red_Hat_Wait_Till_October_1_2006_Mor.shtml

Any word on count, departments, in person vs. remote, etc.?

A law firm is investigating Hope Baking Company for potential violations of the WARN Act. The company reportedly ceased operations on July 25, 2026. This action may have affected approximately 250 employees. The WARN Act requires employers to provide 60 days' notice before mass layoffs. Employees who did not receive adequate notice may be entitled to severance pay and benefits.

Hope, Arkansas

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/07/20/hope-baking-company-warn-act-investigation/

Next round is August first week.

There will be no severance. You will be transferred to cognizant/zensar.

Either take it or leave it.

Was recently laid-off (displaced) from the Chandler site. I am getting a severance and paid out for PTO and two months of paid non-working time. At what point should I contact AZ Unemployment office? From what I can tell, I won’t qualify for unemployment benefits while getting severance. Is this true? I don’t want to sc--w myself out of the little bit of unemployment AZ offers as every little bit helps, but the AZ DES website is very confusing and impossible to get a live rep.

Does anyone have legit intel on what locations will be included on the next round of office closures?

Any news on more layoffs and RIFs?

Anyone got any emergency meeting invite from the manager?

For anyone impacted or just good at sniffing it out, what were the signs major or one off layoff was coming?

Knows you work a side hustle turning tricks in which you make a lot more money since you’re being paid in cash unlike you did working your boring Wells Fargo job?

Will it be in September or sooner?

Working for optum is so boring and mundane even being in a role that's supposed to require compentecy HA. Can someone from HR locate me via vpn and put me off the next layoff pleaseeeeeeeeee. I hate my life here ! There's a ton of people stressed about layoffs that NEED their jobs. Lay me offffff you tards

As a prior employee who was laid off over a year ago, I have to admit that from a shareholder perspective who was fully vested with ESPP shares for several years, it appears that the moves that NetApp is making has increased my account value significantly. While I didn't appreciate being cut from the company, I am enjoying seeing the company make me money while I'm sleeping. Cheers and best wishes to you all!

I was let go after more than 20 years. I have to ask, why are you still at FIS? It is a tough market and the longer you are there without spending adequate time searching for a new job will hurt you. You already know it is a POS company. C Suite is filled with liars, and broken monetary promises. Are you too scared to try and consider something else or are you hoping to be let go for severance? Either way, neither will make you happy. You are losing out on potential other jobs that will be flooded with more candidates after more and more people are let go.

For those let go like myself, it haunts me every day and I feel your pain. I moved on but it took time. The pain, helplessness and uncertainty was real. My advice, network, network, network. Also, keep reviewing and looking into AI. It will be asked of you when you interview regardless of position or title. Don’t let your position on a spreadsheet define your worth.

Sc--w you SF and your overpaid minions who have watched the stock fall apart and a board that let the company go to cr-p with no changes the past few years.

seems like they are firing mainly developers due to cost reductions / the on going climate and moving developers to India. everyone's benefits were terminated and at midnight and were given the a standard bare bones severance.

I'm not an "Alumni".

• You FIRED me after 2 decades of stellar reviews & documented accomplishments.
  *"WFR" is a nice way of saying "we can replace you for pennies on the dollar by offshoring your role". ONLY the execs are allowed to maintain a good quality of life. Back to the streets with you Peon!
• I was "told" I was safe...lying corksoakers.
• Corporations are fully vested in the two layers of societal ranks. Either you are rich or you are poor & on government assistance. Dell USED to seem like they cared for "their" workforce. Nothing could be further from the truth today.

We are NOT Alumni. If you are kicked out of College, you dont get to claim to be an "Alumni".

I was recently laid off and started digging into the WARN data. Something doesn't add up.

The national WARN boards show these layoffs concentrated in Iowa, yet I know for a fact there were layoffs this year in Chandler, Irving, and Charlotte—not even counting non-core sites.

Is the company required to report WARN notices accurately by location? If so, why does it look like the layoffs are being funneled into one market? That raises some serious questions about transparency and accountability.

1. Will the severance be paid as a lump sum, or do we have the option to receive it as staggered/salary continuation payments?

2. If paid as a lump sum, what tax withholding rate will be applied?

Thank you for your help.

My last working day with Citi was 06/30, non-working notice period is 7/1-8/29. So far still haven't received the shipping box to return the company property. Can anyone share how soon do people who get laid off receiving the shipping box after the last working day? Thanks!

Even though I could be bitter and angry because I was let go, I'm not. I guess it's business after all and if that's how they want to run the company then whatever.

I am however quite shocked to be honest around the whole exit experience. I mean I knew from before that Dell doesn't really care, but the very fact that I've multiple times had to fight HR on things that were agreed on and they tried to gaslight me into thinking that I am wrong (although documents and agreements clearly says otherwise) just leaves such a bitter taste in my mouth.

Icing on the cake was when I handed in the equipment. Years ago whenever somebody left the company for whatever reason there used to be coffee, cake, somebody thanking the person and some parting gift. Now? Just handed over the equipment at the reception, not even a goodbye. Well over a decade at the company? No one cares.

Assuming we get notified 7/27 and that most people's end date is 9/4, that only gives 5 weeks for everyone to use up vacation and personal time. They don't want us taking PTO within 2 weeks of separation, so all vacation has to be used by 8/21. I don't know about everyone else, but I've got 16 days of vacation/sick time to burn, and I'm not the only one in my department who has admitted to applying for the VSP. If we all get accepted with the default exit date, my team will be running at 40% capacity. It will be a good preview of the sh-t show that they are about to walk into.

This whole VSP/looming layoff has got me stressed to the point where my anxiety has gotten to the point that I am now on prozac and still can't sleep. I have barely been able to function in my role and spend most of my time trying to look for other positions. I just hope I am approved for the VSP so I know I have an end date for this company. This is my third time going through this and I can't handle this anymore.

The only question is how. I'm still here because I'm waiting to see if I can get laid off with a severance package. I don't want to quit and then find out I could have gotten something if I'd just waited a little longer.

Any truth to it?

https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2026/7/20/fas-layoffs-first-round/

The smartest thing anyone can do right now is spend their spare time looking for a new job. The people who don't are going to be caught off guard when things get even worse.

What happens to health coverage after you get laid off? I'm really stressed about losing mine and can't afford to be without it.

Maybe God will have mercy on me and send me a severance package.

If I wait to be laid off, I'll get severance and unemployment (allowed in my state), but I'll be competing with everyone else who got cut for very few available jobs. If I quit, I get nothing but I can have a new job ready before I leave so there is no uncertainty. Neither option is ideal. I'm sure others have been mulling this over as well, I'm curious what you've decided to do.

My friend in India just said that HR has paused the vehicle leasing option anticipating layoff in July. Eligible emp has to raise some ticket to get confirmation - if you r in list or not... Raise and find out
This is not applicable in US region

If a company decides to cut a role, that decision is rarely sudden — it’s planned weeks, often months, in advance. So why not give employees 4–5 months’ notice before the actual layoff date, instead of ending things overnight?