US Layoffs Roundup: October 20–30, 2026
This roundup covers workforce reductions, restructuring announcements, and related developments reported between October 20 and October 30. Announcement dates, employee notification dates, and effective layoff dates differ, and some reports describe global reductions rather than exclusively U.S. jobs.
Voluntary buyouts and conditional cuts are identified separately from confirmed layoffs. An older SAS article that appeared in the alerts is included at the end as historical coverage.
Comcast
Comcast plans to eliminate 634 positions at its Philadelphia headquarters, according to Philadelphia Business Journal reporting. The article preview also identifies more than 100 additional job cuts in New Jersey, citing a state filing.
Separate reporting in the alerts identifies another 159 affected positions in Washington. These location-specific reductions accompany a broader restructuring, with Philadelphia layoffs expected to begin taking effect December 31.
eBay
eBay is cutting approximately 1,000 positions, representing about 9% of its workforce, in its second major reduction this year. CEO Jamie Iannone outlined the changes in an employee memo, and a company spokesperson confirmed the cuts to Reuters.
The company previously eliminated approximately 800 jobs in February. Management says the latest restructuring will simplify operations and concentrate investment on growth opportunities, including categories such as collectibles, luxury products, and refurbished merchandise.
American Express
American Express plans to eliminate approximately 3,500 jobs worldwide as part of an effort to streamline operations. The financial services company recorded a $336 million pretax restructuring charge while reporting higher quarterly revenue and profit.
Management described the changes as preparation for future growth and a more efficient organization, including adapting to artificial intelligence. The reductions therefore accompany a reallocation of resources rather than an announced response to declining overall revenue.
Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts is reportedly eliminating approximately 400 positions, including about 50 at BioWare, as it redirects resources toward projects it considers more commercially promising. The reductions represent roughly 3% of its workforce, according to the report.
The restructuring includes closing BioWare’s Edmonton studio and ending development of its next Mass Effect project. EA told employees it would try to help affected workers find other roles within the company.
People Inc.
People Inc. is eliminating 195 positions, or approximately 6% of its workforce. CEO Neil Vogel told employees that most affected jobs are in the publisher’s print and legacy web businesses as the company adjusts to changes in media consumption.
The publisher is reducing staff in some operations while investing elsewhere, having added 320 employees during 2026. Its previously reported quarterly results showed digital revenue growth alongside a substantial decline in print revenue.
Disney
A California WARN notice identifies 159 affected employees at Walt Disney Imagineering’s Glendale headquarters. The notice was dated October 27, with layoffs scheduled to take effect December 29, 2026.
The Glendale reductions account for most of the 100 to 200 Experiences division jobs identified in earlier reporting. Employees were reportedly informed October 28, with the later effective date reflecting the advance-notice period.
Dropbox
Dropbox is eliminating approximately 200 positions, or roughly 9% of its global workforce. The cuts span engineering, product, design, and general and administrative teams, according to an employee memo from co-CEO Ashraf Alkarmi.
Management said the profitable company needs to concentrate spending on its most important product and growth priorities. The announcement also included the departure of chief technology officer Ali Dasdan, with most affected employees ending work on the announcement date.
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo plans to eliminate 86 positions at its Jordan Creek campus in West Des Moines, Iowa, effective December 26. Local reporting identifies the notice as the company’s largest single reduction in the available Iowa WARN records dating back to 2022.
The bank says it regularly adjusts staffing to reflect business needs and market conditions. It also says it seeks internal opportunities for affected employees and provides severance and career counseling when reassignment is unavailable.
Amazon
Amazon is cutting up to approximately 250 jobs in its Devices and Services organization, primarily in software development. The company confirmed that it was eliminating roles following a review of the organization’s structure.
Management said the changes would improve efficiency and align staffing with its product plans. The reductions followed recent device launches and a separate round of approximately 1,000 cuts in Amazon’s retail business earlier in the month.
Intel
Intel plans to eliminate 67 positions at its Folsom, California, campus, with separations expected around the beginning of November. The affected jobs include engineering, software, architecture, sales, management, and other specialized roles.
The reductions follow repeated workforce changes at the campus and Intel’s decision to retain ownership of the property. The filing describes advance notice or pay-and-benefit arrangements for affected employees, with departures potentially continuing over several weeks.
Qualcomm
Qualcomm plans a worldwide workforce reduction following its annual employee reviews, with notifications beginning in November. CEO Cristiano Amon described the initiative in an internal memo as focused on performance, but the company did not disclose a total headcount.
The memo also identifies business priorities, organizational needs, and required skills as factors in the decisions. The restructuring comes as Qualcomm faces pressure in smartphone-related markets while expanding into other areas, including data-center technology.
E.W. Scripps
E.W. Scripps is eliminating 431 positions in another stage of its companywide restructuring. The announcement follows an earlier leadership reorganization that removed 27 local market and sales management roles.
Scripps also plans to create more than 100 positions, including reporting and community-focused jobs. Management expects additional reductions during its multiyear transformation, although it says future cuts should be smaller than those made in 2026.
Marriott
Marriott is planning another round of corporate layoffs, according to Washington Business Journal reporting. The article identifies this as the hotel operator’s second corporate restructuring in less than two years.
The accessible preview notes that Marriott previously eliminated more than 800 roles in November 2024. It does not establish the number, departments, or separation dates associated with the latest announcement, so the earlier figure should not be treated as the current reduction.
Oshkosh Corp.
Oshkosh Corp. has eliminated approximately 80 salaried, office-based positions in its Transport segment. The accessible article summary says the cuts affected less than 3% of the segment’s workforce, with employees notified October 27 and offered severance.
The reductions came as the specialty vehicle manufacturer reported quarterly earnings below expectations and lowered its annual profit outlook. The page’s published description says union positions were unaffected and the company was not anticipating further cuts at the time.
Morton Salt
Morton Salt is laying off 77 employees after a significant water breach interrupted underground operations at its Fairport Harbor, Ohio, mine. A state notice identifies 69 hourly employees and eight salaried workers affected by the October 28 reductions.
The company suspended underground activity following the influx of water. At the time of reporting, Morton Salt had not announced when operations would resume or whether further workforce reductions would be necessary.
InvaGen Pharmaceuticals
InvaGen Pharmaceuticals plans to eliminate 205 positions across two Long Island factories. State filings identify 160 affected employees in Central Islip and another 45 in Hauppauge, amounting to approximately 40% of the two sites’ combined workforce.
Parent company Cipla says the factories will remain open and describes the cuts as a shift toward more complex and specialized products. Employees were notified in August, making the October reporting an update on an earlier workforce decision.
Pfizer
Pfizer has notified employees of additional job cuts at its Rocky Mount and Sanford facilities in North Carolina. The company did not initially disclose the number of affected positions, the departments involved, or the separation schedule.
Pfizer says the reductions form part of an ongoing review of operational efficiency and that affected employees will receive support. Local officials were still awaiting details, and the report said a related state WARN notice had not yet been filed as of Wednesday afternoon.
Artiva Biotherapeutics
Artiva Biotherapeutics has stopped development of its AlloNK autoimmune disease program and eliminated 94% of its workforce. The decision followed disappointing durability results and safety concerns arising during clinical development.
The company is evaluating strategic alternatives, including a merger, asset sale, or liquidation. Two patient deaths were reported, but the assessments differed: one was considered likely related to a chemotherapy component, while the other was judged unrelated to the study treatment.
Lenz Therapeutics
Lenz Therapeutics plans to reduce its workforce by 75%, leaving approximately 40 employees, as it reorganizes the business behind its Vizz eye drops. The changes were disclosed alongside quarterly results and are expected to be completed before year-end.
The company is shifting toward consumer marketing and a smaller sales and medical organization. CEO Eef Schimmelpennink is scheduled to leave in early December, while the restructuring is intended to lower 2027 operating expenses by approximately half.
Mass General Brigham
Mass General Brigham has begun another round of workforce reductions as it addresses persistent financial pressure. The health system did not disclose an overall total, but reporting identifies pediatricians at Mass Eye and Ear among those affected.
Management says earlier actions improved finances but did not eliminate the need for structural changes. The organization is seeking closer coordination across hospitals and care settings while working to improve a narrow operating margin.
PacificSource
PacificSource plans to eliminate 134 Oregon positions on December 31, affecting employees in Springfield, Bend, Salem, and Portland. The company submitted the related WARN notice October 20.
The insurer links the reductions to ending service in Montana, withdrawing Affordable Care Act offerings, and adjusting Oregon staffing. The latest announcement follows earlier cuts, bringing the reported total to 550 layoffs over approximately 13 months.
Pennymac
Pennymac is expanding expense reductions as high mortgage rates and competition constrain lending activity. The lender and servicer plans to remove $160 million in annualized operating expenses, extending measures that began during the summer.
The company remained profitable in the third quarter, but earnings were substantially below the prior year and origination activity weakened. The report identifies further layoffs, although the available reporting does not establish a final number of positions.
3M
3M plans to close its Fairmont, Minnesota, facility and permanently eliminate approximately 62 positions. Layoffs are scheduled to begin December 18 and continue through the end of the year.
The reductions affect production, machine operation, maintenance, logistics, and management roles. Some workers are represented by the United Steelworkers, but the report says senior employees will not have bumping rights to replace less-senior workers.
Prairie Farms
Prairie Farms subsidiary Ice Cream Specialties has notified Missouri authorities of a closure affecting 107 workers at its St. Louis-area facility. The reporting identifies an October 30 operating shutdown while stating that affected employees will remain employed at least through December 31.
The company’s freezer operation is expected to continue beyond that period. The notice also describes three-year recall rights and contractual bumping rights, which could change which employees ultimately lose their positions.
Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams has eliminated approximately 40 positions at its Cleveland headquarters. The company describes the action as part of an ongoing review of its operations, resource allocation, and organizational structure.
The company says the decisions were unrelated to employee performance and that it would support affected workers through the transition. The initial statement did not identify the departments involved or provide individual employment details.
FKA / Homedics
FKA Distributing, the parent of consumer wellness products maker Homedics, eliminated 34 positions in Oakland County, Michigan. Reporting cites a state WARN filing identifying October 12 as the effective date.
The October 26 article concerns the company headquartered in Commerce Township. Because the available text is limited, it does not establish the affected departments, severance arrangements, or whether additional reductions are planned.
Su---r Punch Productions
Su---r Punch Productions reportedly eliminated 24 positions after reviewing market conditions and staffing needs for its next project. The report cites an internal email acknowledging the difficulty of the decision and describing support for departing employees.
The reductions follow the studio’s continued work on Ghost of Yōtei, including additional content and a complete edition. The article illustrates a staffing adjustment occurring despite a commercially successful recent release, rather than reporting a studio closure.
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette plans to eliminate 28 positions at the end of 2026, affecting almost one-quarter of its workforce. Publisher WEHCO Media attributes the decision to declining print circulation and advertising alongside the transition to digital.
Affected employees are expected to work through year-end and receive separation pay based on service. The publisher says it is providing advance notice, time to seek other employment, and assistance while maintaining the newspaper’s existing print and digital products.
Phoenix Symphony
The Phoenix Symphony has announced a season suspension and layoffs affecting its musicians as it confronts a financial crisis. At the same time, a dispute has delayed a proposed $6.5 million gift from the trust of Glenn and May Tansley.
The trustee alleges the orchestra failed to disclose important financial information before the gift was approved, which the symphony disputes. Leadership says restrictions on the donation would prevent its principal from covering operating deficits, and the court dispute remained unresolved at publication.
Success Lending
Success Lending is winding down its mortgage joint venture and plans to eliminate 121 positions on November 2. The permanent reductions include 21 Illinois employees and 100 out-of-state workers reporting to its Schaumburg headquarters.
The owners describe the shutdown as a mutual strategic decision. The report also says eXp is exploring a potential new mortgage joint venture, distinguishing the closure of the existing business from its broader future mortgage plans.
The Blade
The Blade has filed a WARN notice outlining a planned December 31 shutdown and reductions affecting 116 employees. The filing attributes the decision to financial losses and the broader difficulties facing local newspapers.
A possible sale, bargaining over the effects of closure, and severance discussions could still change the outcome. The notice identifies employees represented by the Toledo NewsGuild, Teamsters Local 20, and IBEW Local 8, while union representatives have expressed interest in working with a prospective buyer.
Commonwealth University
Commonwealth University is considering cuts affecting as many as 175 faculty and staff positions to address a $17 million operating deficit. Students at its Bloomsburg campus protested the proposals and voiced concerns about losing valued instructors and support staff.
University leadership says personnel costs account for most of its budget and that balancing the finances requires difficult decisions. The reductions remain a proposed response to the deficit, with students questioning the effect on academic programs and services.
Tulsa County
Tulsa County commissioners have approved dissolving the Highway Construction division, eliminating 32 positions. Workers described receiving unexpected layoff news after being called to a meeting.
The county says responsibilities will move to district maintenance facilities, other departments, and outside vendors. Affected employees are expected to remain on payroll through November 20, providing time to pursue other county positions.
Microsoft
Microsoft is offering voluntary exit packages to approximately 60,000 eligible employees across the United States, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom. That figure represents eligibility for an offer, not a confirmed number of departures.
The limited-time program provides financial support and career-planning resources while allowing Microsoft to reduce labor costs. Some business units are excluded, and the offer follows earlier workforce reductions as the company increases infrastructure spending.
Skydance
Skydance is offering voluntary buyouts to eligible employees as it integrates its businesses following the Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition. The company has not disclosed how many employees qualify or how many departures it hopes to achieve.
The announcement also introduces a phased requirement to work in offices five days per week. Management is pursuing substantial multiyear cost reductions, but anticipated merger-related layoffs should remain separate from the still-unknown number of voluntary exits.
S&S Worldwide
S&S Worldwide says it could permanently lay off employees on December 26 if it cannot raise enough capital to continue operating. The Colchester, Connecticut, distributor did not provide an affected headcount in its latest notice.
The warning follows an earlier filing identifying 70 job cuts through December 19. Employees are expected to continue working while management seeks funding, making the newer notice conditional on whether the business secures additional capital.
Toledo
Toledo officials have outlined a possible reduction of 73 municipal positions if voters reject Issue 16, a proposed temporary income tax increase. Roughly half of the potential cuts would affect police and fire departments.
Other proposed consequences include canceling recruitment classes and reducing several municipal services. Officials emphasize that the options are preliminary and that no final decisions had been made, so these figures represent a contingency plan rather than completed layoffs.
University of Maine
University of Maine leaders have outlined measures intended to reduce a projected $9 million nonacademic budget deficit to approximately $3 million. The plan includes an unspecified number of layoffs, eliminating vacancies, and shortening some employee appointments.
Officials are also considering consolidating operations, reducing outside spending, and increasing revenue. These measures address only part of a larger university shortfall, with leadership warning that workforce reductions may still be needed despite efforts to limit them.