Layoff news
Coverage and analysis of company layoffs, updated from verified sources.
Uber Cuts 3,300 Corporate Roles in Information Technology Shift
Uber announced workforce reductions affecting 3,300 corporate roles and a separate WARN notice for Chicago; both fall under Information Technology layoffs.
Amazon, GM and Netflix Among Firms Reporting Cuts; Wipro Posts Largest Single-Company Impact
Eight companies announced layoffs Oct. 19–20 affecting 21,007 workers across sectors including consumer discretionary and IT.
Wipro Cuts 6,700 Jobs in Information Technology Restructuring
Wipro reported a 6,700-worker reduction tied to cost and restructuring moves during Oct. 19–20, 2026.
Netflix Cuts About 1,000 Jobs, Including 57 in Games Teams
Netflix announced roughly 1,000 job cuts Oct. 14 and reporting shows 57 gaming roles affected, according to CNBC and Mobilegamer.biz.
Cleveland-Cliffs Cuts 500 Jobs at Stelco Operations in Ontario
Cleveland-Cliffs temporarily laid off 500 workers at Stelco plants in Hamilton and Nanticoke, Ontario, citing galvanized steel market pressures.
Stellantis and Amazon Report Large Consumer Discretionary Job Cuts
Stellantis and Amazon disclosed thousands of Consumer Discretionary layoffs and suspensions in WARN and news reports between Oct. 19–20, 2026.
Netflix and Cleveland-Cliffs Among Firms Announcing Job Cuts Oct. 17–18
Nine companies announced layoffs affecting 3,272 workers, led by Netflix, Inc. and Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.
Powered by FTGU, LLC Files WARN for 67 Job Cuts
Powered by FTGU, LLC filed a WARN notice reporting 67 layoffs, per state regulators.
Netflix Cuts About 1,000 Jobs in Communication Services Sector
Netflix announced plans to cut roughly 1,000 roles across product, technology, legal and HR on Oct. 17–18, 2026.
FreedomRoads Cuts 28 Jobs in Retail Trade, WARN Filing Shows
FreedomRoads notified state regulators of a 28-job workforce reduction in the Retail Trade sector, per a WARN filing.
Mezz57th Cuts 69 Jobs in Other Services (except Public Administration)
Mezz57th, LLC reported a workforce reduction of 69 employees in a WARN filing covering Oct. 17–18, 2026.
University of Southern California Cuts 1,198 Jobs in Consumer Discretionary Sector
USC recorded at least 1,198 layoffs since May 2024; two other Consumer Discretionary notices account for 152 additional cuts.